More than 80 feared dead after tornadoes hit central and southern US – CNN

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(CNN)Storms unleashed devastating tornadoes late Friday and early Saturday across parts of the central and southern United States, collapsing buildings into twisted debris and claiming lives, with officials fearing the death toll could exceed 80.

    Debris and structural damage can be seen at the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, early Saturday.Debris and structural damage can be seen at the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, early Saturday.
        Live updates: Deadly tornadoes slam through six statesLive updates: Deadly tornadoes slam through six states
          Before-and-after images show scale of tornadoes' devastationBefore-and-after images show scale of tornadoes' devastation
          Emergency workers dig through the rubble of the candle factory on Saturday.Emergency workers dig through the rubble of the candle factory on Saturday.
          Destruction is seen in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Saturday.Destruction is seen in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Saturday.
          Tornado rips through candle factory in Kentucky, leaving many searching for loved onesTornado rips through candle factory in Kentucky, leaving many searching for loved ones
          Residents of Dickson County, Tennessee, survey the damage.Residents of Dickson County, Tennessee, survey the damage.
          The damaged courthouse and other buildings in downtown Mayfield are seen Saturday.The damaged courthouse and other buildings in downtown Mayfield are seen Saturday.
          Amazon warehouse collapses after tornado leaves at least two deadAmazon warehouse collapses after tornado leaves at least two dead
          An Amazon distribution center in Edwardsville, Illinois, was partially collapsed.An Amazon distribution center in Edwardsville, Illinois, was partially collapsed.
          Saturday's severe weather threat Saturday's severe weather threat

          CNN’s Paul P. Murphy, Nadia Romero, Keith Allen, Brandon Miller, Joe Sutton, Dave Hennen, Haley Brink, Dave Alsup, Travis Caldwell, Laura Studley, DJ Judd, Andy Rose, Sharif Paget and Carma Hassan contributed to this report.

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