At least 21 killed, dozens injured as suspected tornadoes hit Missouri and Kentucky

At least 21 people were killed when severe weather, including possible tornadoes, swept through parts of Missouri and Kentucky from Friday into Saturday morning, authorities said.

At least 21 people were killed when severe weather, including possible tornadoes, swept through parts of Missouri and Kentucky from Friday into Saturday morning, authorities said.

Fourteen were dead in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said on X Saturday morning. "Sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information," he added.

Laurel County, Kentucky, Sheriff John Root, reported "numerous severe injuries." He said a tornado touched down late Friday night and that the search for survivors continued.

In Missouri, five were killed in St. Louis County, and two others in Scott County, according to officials.

Speaking at a news conference Friday night, St. Louis officials said over 5,000 homes may have been affected by the outbreak of severe weather.