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Nocturnal tornado rips through US as Amazon Warehouse collapses and 'people trapped'
A series of 'nocturnal tornadoes' has hit the US, ripping through Arkansas and Illinois and leaving many buildings damaged and collapses, according to reports, as fears grow for 'people trapped'
It's feared many people are 'trapped' amid rubble following the tornado's path of destruction.
Southern Illinois Fire Incidents posted an update stating seven rescue stations had rushed to a "structure collapse" at an Amazon warehouse on Gateway Commerce Drive.
It's feared up to 150 people may be trapped inside after part of the roof collapsed on Friday night, however, this is yet to be confirmed by emergency services.
Local news reports emergency scanners are responding to "multiple people are trapped, 50 to 100 people are trapped", in the early call-outs.
It's reported on social media that Amazon employees are seeking shelter inside the distribution centre after part of the roof collapsed.
A photo from inside shows a crowd gathered in a dark warehouse site.
A witness wrote on Twitter: "I just drove through a tornado and watched an @amazon Warehouse collapse in half…
"Prayers for the ones trapped inside. I'm safe."
Preston TV News reported: "Multiple first responders and crews now on scene in Edwardsville, Illinois, where workers are trapped, some feared dead, after possible tornado hit an Amazon warehouse, leading to a partial roof collapse."
Amazon Spokesperson Richard Rocha, regarding Edwardsville tragedy, said: “The safety and well-being of our employees and partners is our top priority right now. We’re assessing the situation and will share additional information when it's available.”
The weather is causing mayhem on land and in the air, as a United flight 4332 from Houston to Little Rock was forced to divert to Memphis after the aircraft was struck by lightning, says reporter Stephen Quinn.
It comes after the tornado struck a nursing home in Arkansas earlier on in the evening, with reports that people have died.
Craighead County Judge has now confirmed one person has died and five seriously injured at Monette Manor nursing home. Previous reports from the judge stated two people had died.
A picture from further away before it hit, shows two tornadoes touching ground and dark storm clouds above.
The photo was taken from the Bay area of Arkansas, where a state of emergency has been declared.
The terrifying scenes are part of the chaos that is emerging from the extreme weather.
Around 20 people were trapped at the facility, which has 90 beds, after the freak weather moved through the Mississippi County area.
Photos from the scene show debris covering the car park and major damage to the building.
Tornado and severe weather warnings remain in effect, after reports that the storm has hit Illinois and Missouri.
The states under major threat include Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana, after damaging winds on Friday night move from the Rockies to the East Coast, writes ABC.
First responders from surrounding towns were heading to Monette as additional reports indicated local Adams Gin Company and Dollar General buildings in Leachville were "leveled" in the storms.
Damage to a fire station and nursing home with possible injuries were also reported in Trumann, southwest of Monette.
The tornado is believed to have touched down in Kentucky shortly after 4.30am (GMT), with a five-storey building collapsing, according to local news.
It's also feared the Marshall County Hospital in Benton has been struck and left with damages, with 14,000 people now without power in the state.
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A series of 'nocturnal tornadoes' has hit the US, ripping through Arkansas and Illinois and leaving many buildings damaged and collapses, according to reports, as fears grow for 'people trapped'
It's feared many people are 'trapped' amid rubble following the tornado's path of destruction.
Southern Illinois Fire Incidents posted an update stating seven rescue stations had rushed to a "structure collapse" at an Amazon warehouse on Gateway Commerce Drive.
It's feared up to 150 people may be trapped inside after part of the roof collapsed on Friday night, however, this is yet to be confirmed by emergency services.
Local news reports emergency scanners are responding to "multiple people are trapped, 50 to 100 people are trapped", in the early call-outs.
It's reported on social media that Amazon employees are seeking shelter inside the distribution centre after part of the roof collapsed.
A photo from inside shows a crowd gathered in a dark warehouse site.
A witness wrote on Twitter: "I just drove through a tornado and watched an @amazon Warehouse collapse in half…
"Prayers for the ones trapped inside. I'm safe."
Preston TV News reported: "Multiple first responders and crews now on scene in Edwardsville, Illinois, where workers are trapped, some feared dead, after possible tornado hit an Amazon warehouse, leading to a partial roof collapse."
Amazon Spokesperson Richard Rocha, regarding Edwardsville tragedy, said: “The safety and well-being of our employees and partners is our top priority right now. We’re assessing the situation and will share additional information when it's available.”
The weather is causing mayhem on land and in the air, as a United flight 4332 from Houston to Little Rock was forced to divert to Memphis after the aircraft was struck by lightning, says reporter Stephen Quinn.
It comes after the tornado struck a nursing home in Arkansas earlier on in the evening, with reports that people have died.
Craighead County Judge has now confirmed one person has died and five seriously injured at Monette Manor nursing home. Previous reports from the judge stated two people had died.
A picture from further away before it hit, shows two tornadoes touching ground and dark storm clouds above.
The photo was taken from the Bay area of Arkansas, where a state of emergency has been declared.
The terrifying scenes are part of the chaos that is emerging from the extreme weather.
Around 20 people were trapped at the facility, which has 90 beds, after the freak weather moved through the Mississippi County area.
Photos from the scene show debris covering the car park and major damage to the building.
Tornado and severe weather warnings remain in effect, after reports that the storm has hit Illinois and Missouri.
The states under major threat include Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana, after damaging winds on Friday night move from the Rockies to the East Coast, writes ABC.
First responders from surrounding towns were heading to Monette as additional reports indicated local Adams Gin Company and Dollar General buildings in Leachville were "leveled" in the storms.
Damage to a fire station and nursing home with possible injuries were also reported in Trumann, southwest of Monette.
The tornado is believed to have touched down in Kentucky shortly after 4.30am (GMT), with a five-storey building collapsing, according to local news.
It's also feared the Marshall County Hospital in Benton has been struck and left with damages, with 14,000 people now without power in the state.
Daily Star Sunday