LAUREL COUNTY, KY (LOOTPRESS) — A powerful tornado tore through parts of Laurel County late Friday evening, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple injuries, and confirmed fatalities, according to the Laurel-Whitley County Emergency Management Office.
Emergency crews are continuing to search the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings for survivors and additional victims. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but officials have confirmed that several people have lost their lives.
Among the hardest-hit areas are the Sunshine Hills neighborhood, Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, the Oaks of London subdivision, and the London-Corbin Airport. Residents in these areas reported terrifying scenes as the tornado ripped through with little warning.
Kentucky Highway 363 remains closed as first responders evacuate the injured and conduct search and rescue operations. Officials are urging the public to avoid affected areas to allow emergency personnel to work safely and efficiently.
Local authorities have not yet released the exact number of casualties or the severity of the injuries reported. Recovery efforts are expected to continue through the weekend.
Stay with us for updates as more information becomes available.
