The death toll from record tornadoes that ripped over hundreds of miles of Kentucky this weekend was expected to top 100, with many still missing and contradictory reports on the number of survivors as rescuers scrambled to examine wreckage.

Kentucky tornadoes likely killed more than 100, says Governor Andy Beshear

At least 50 people are feared dead in Kentucky after a storm battered the southeastern US state. A major state of emergency was declared by Kentucky governor Andy Beshear just before midnight, with the Kentucky State Police saying that significant damage had been reported and "loss of life is expected".

Kentucky storm: At least 50 people feared dead as storms strike US

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Kentucky tornadoes likely killed more than 100, says Governor Andy Beshear

Kentucky storm: At least 50 people feared dead as storms strike US