Thursday, 25 March 2021

Alabama tornado kills three as homes are destroyed and thousands lose power

Utility lines and trees downed in storm that hit small communities south of Birmingham

At least three people have been killed and multiple injuries reported after deadly tornadoes tore through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands.

Firefighters said a family was able to safely escape their toppled home in the Eagle Point subdivision, near Birmingham. In the nearby city of Pelham,in Shelby county, authorities posted video and photos showing large trees blocking roads and damaged utility poles leaning menacingly over streets littered with debris from badly damaged homes. More than 20,000 customers were without power in the state.

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