Horrific Tornadoes Hit Multiple States, Causing Massive Damage, Deaths – Opinion

We reported last night on the tornado which struck an Amazon warehouse near Edwardsville, Illinois. People were trapped when the roof fell. It was termed a “mass casualty incident.” Two people were reported killed in early reports. The rescue operations are continuing to aid those affected.

Video of the tornado that hit the Amazon facility near Edwardsville, IL tonight… from Danielle Henke pic.twitter.com/5CNbJ03VzI

— James Spann (@spann) December 11, 2021

Edwardsville, Illinois also has at least two people who died when the Amazon warehouse roof collapsed in storms. Storms smashed the building to pieces, leaving a wall that was the size of a football pitch. pic.twitter.com/t2qhY35Izm

— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2021

The destruction to #Edwardsville #AmazonFacility from @BommaritoAuto SkyFOX Helicopter pic.twitter.com/YM0bWSSa4C

— FOX2now (@FOX2now) December 11, 2021

Here’s Annie Frey’s take, about two miles away from the warehouse, where it also hit and damaged buildings over a century old on her parents’ farm. Annie just joined our VIP Gold Chat.

The tornado damage on my parent’s farm. 2 miles to the east #AmazonWarehouse https://t.co/3b85O5s9nw

— Annie Frey (@anniefreyshow) December 11, 2021

However, it wasn’t the end of the story as tornadoes also struck multiple states such as Illinois, Missouri Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear claimed that there had been at least 70 deaths in Kentucky and that the death toll could rise up to 100. Following a single tornado which ripped across the state over 200 miles, he declared a state emergency. The state was hit by at least four different tornadoes during that night.

The devastating tornadoes that ravaged Kentucky and five other states in the United States left a trail of destruction and killed dozens. The primary tornado traveled more than 227 miles across the state, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said https://t.co/NXwnqNNbhS pic.twitter.com/fi9h0Lg0hK

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 11, 2021

It looked as if a bomb had struck Mayfield in Kentucky. The factory housed 110 employees and was flattened. So far, forty of them have been saved.

This sums up the situation in 19 words. #Mayfield #MayfieldTornado #KyWx #WX pic.twitter.com/IcPL4XGtPS

— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) December 11, 2021

Although rescue workers continue to try, the last rescue from the candle factory occurred at 3:30 AM. 40 people rescued so far. It was able to accommodate 110 persons at the time. @WDRBNews

— Travis Ragsdale (@TravisRagsdale) December 11, 2021

A “mass casualty event” was also declared at the destruction of the Monette Manor Nursing Home in Monette, Arkansas where at least two people were killed and five people were hurt.

#ARWXThere were 2 deaths and 5 serious injuries. At least 20 trapped – #Monette manor nursing home direct hit. All calls made for the responders. Prayer for #AR. Prayers for Monette There are more tornadoes in Craighead County. #PrayMonette photo from an earlier time pic.twitter.com/p072gLPsRv

— C T H (@Verbal_Crow) December 11, 2021

A heartbreaking scene in Monette Manor Nursing Home. Praises that all are okay. #arwx pic.twitter.com/kRNcpznNo2

— Brian Emfinger (@brianemfinger) December 11, 2021

This morning, Monette Manor Nursing Home was the scene. #arwx pic.twitter.com/2XFv3Q1EI9

— Brian Emfinger (@brianemfinger) December 11, 2021

Monette Manor Nursing Home.

Flooded hallways. Caving ceiling. Remains of holiday decorations and furniture scattered. @ABC24Memphis pic.twitter.com/7B6Hsft4td

— Caitlin McCarthy (@news_caitlin) December 11, 2021

Initially, 20 people were trapped. But they have reportedly gotten everyone out from the nursing home, so that’s good news.

In Leachville Arkansas at the Dollar General, one victim was also shot to death.

Major damage to Leachville AR, Sheriff Dale Cook confirms one death at Dollar General. @weatherchannel @NWSMemphis @mikebettes #ARwx pic.twitter.com/AHydzrvQsI

— Charles Peek (@CharlesPeekWX) December 11, 2021

Are there more than 200k? reported Due to the tornadoes, power was out this morning.