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Five killed in overnight storms; four tornadoes confirmed [photos, video]


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STORM DAMAGE, INJURIES AND FATALITIES

Fatalities Polk County – Two killed; severe structural damage Injuries McMinn County – up to 23 injured; collapsed structures Marion County – Three injured; collapsed structures Structural damage only; No injuries or fatalities Bedford County Bradley County Coffee County Franklin County Sequatchie County Source: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

Tennessee storms reaction

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann: “I am extremely saddened by the devastation left by last night’s severe storms in Polk and McMinn counties,” said Fleischmann. “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of these wonderful counties, especially the families who lost loved ones, those injured and the first responders who are currently on the ground. Please know I am monitoring this situation closely and am in constant contact with local officials.”

At least five people have been killed by the storms in Tennessee and Alabama, authorities said.