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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

Tornado emergency declared in Alabama as violent storm hits state

Photograph: AP

At least five people have died in Alabama so far as storms and tornadoes moved across the Southeast US on Thursday.

The casualties were in Calhoun County, Alabama, where search and rescue efforts remain under way, according to CNN.

It’s the latest round of storms after nearly 50 passed through the region last week.

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