Kentucky Candle Factory ‘Flattened’ After Tornado, Over 70 Dead

Kentucky Govenor Andy Beshear just gave an update after last night’s tornado.

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A candle factory that contained 110 people was “flattened” in the storm.

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Cars from the parking lot were thrown onto the roof of the building.

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Many people were trapped in the rubble but one person got out and rushed to inform officials.

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Casualties were made worse by a corrosive chemical leak when 55-gallon drums burst.

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At least 30-40 people have been removed from the rubble.

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Officials describe having to crawl over fatalities in order to rescue live victims.

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Last night, five states were hit hard by a devastating tornado.

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Fatalities are expected to exceed 100 people.

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