Powerful tornado in Tennessee kills six people, including a child

Powerful tornado in Tennessee kills six people, including a child

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A tornado in Tennessee caused at least six deaths, including a child, and 23 injuries; more than 80,000 people were left without electricity.

At least six people have been killed in a tornado that hit the the American state of Tennessee. This was reported by NBC News, according to UNN.

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According to officials, at least six people were killed people were killed. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a child was among the victims. Another 23 people were injured.

We were hit very hard by the tornadoes here in Clarksville and Montgomery County

 said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

Police and firefighters in Clarksville have received numerous reports of damage near the Kentucky border. There are downed power lines are down and many areas are unsafe. Residents have been asked to to stay at home while emergency responders assess the situation.

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According to media reports, more than 80 thousand consumers were left without electricity, and the city of Springfield was completely cut off. The National Weather Service has issued several warnings. Service issued several tornado warnings in Tennessee and said it plans to survey the area.

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