U.S. tornadoes: At least 70 people killed in ‘one of largest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history’ as warnings death toll may exceed 100

Up to 100 people may have been killed as tornadoes and storms hit several US states, toppling buildings and trapping people inside.

President Joe Biden says the deadly weather system is likely to be “one of the largest tornado outbreaks in US history” as he pledged to “provide whatever is needed” to people in need.

Addressing Americans at at a White House news conference on Saturday, Mr Biden said: “I promise you, whatever is needed, the federal government is going to supply it.”

He revealed how his “heart aches” for those affected by the disaster, including the rescue crews. …

Earlier, Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear said it was “the deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky”.

He said: “Earlier this morning at about 5am we were pretty sure that we would lose over 50 Kentuckians. I am now certain that that number is north of 70, it may in fact end up exceeding 100 before the day is done.”