At Least 3 Dead After Severe Storms, Tornadoes in Tennessee, North Carolina

Published on May 9, 2024

At least three people are believed to have died after severe storms tore through parts of the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday. The storms spawned tornadoes and strong winds that knocked down power lines and trees, as well as damaged buildings. Two people were killed in Tennessee, according to local police and officials. They included one individual who died when a tree fell on a car, the Claiborne County Mayor said in a post on social media. Another person died after a tornado struck near the city of Columbia in Maury County, Mayor Chaz Molder confirmed on Facebook, without providing further details....

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