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Severe Kentucky tornadoes kill at least 27 in London area
A Kentucky tornado system killed at least 27 people with 18 deaths in Kentucky and 10 hospitalizations. Laurel County saw 17 fatalities, while London and nearby areas faced extensive property damage and emergency shelter setup. Rescuers searched through debris as residents recalled the frightening night.
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London
U.S
Kentucky
Andy Beshear
Laurel County
Pulaski County
Roger Leslie Leatherman
Beshear
Eric Gibson
Kayla Patterson
Patterson
Sheriff’s Office
National Weather Service
Philemon Geertson
London Corbin
Chris Cramer
Cromer
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Missouri
Virginia
Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
Weather Service
Weather Agency
St. Louis
Cara Spencer