A major tornado tore through the area near Garden City in Franklin County, leaving behind widespread destruction and reports of people trapped inside damaged homes, according to emergency officials. The Franklin County Emergency Management director said multiple homes have been destroyed as severe weather moved through the area.Emergency officials said there are reports of residents trapped, but dangerous conditions are slowing response efforts.Authorities said sheriff’s deputies are currently hunkered down and are not actively responding in some areas because of the ongoing threat and hazardous conditions caused by the storm.The full extent of the damage and possible injuries was not immediately known. Residents are being urged to stay off the roads and continue sheltering in place as severe weather continues to move through the region.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. —
A major tornado tore through the area near Garden City in Franklin County, leaving behind widespread destruction and reports of people trapped inside damaged homes, according to emergency officials.
The Franklin County Emergency Management director said multiple homes have been destroyed as severe weather moved through the area.
Emergency officials said there are reports of residents trapped, but dangerous conditions are slowing response efforts.
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Authorities said sheriff’s deputies are currently hunkered down and are not actively responding in some areas because of the ongoing threat and hazardous conditions caused by the storm.
The full extent of the damage and possible injuries was not immediately known.
Residents are being urged to stay off the roads and continue sheltering in place as severe weather continues to move through the region.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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