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US Midwest hit by deadly tornadoes
A series of powerful storms and tornadoes kill at least 27 people in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
Storms hit villages in the US Midwest, flattening houses and uprooting trees.
At least, 27 people have been killed after more than 80 severe storms and tornadoes hit several states in the central US.
Homes were flattened, schools and business smashed and vehicles and trees tossed aside by Friday's storms. Authorities said one small town in Indiana was "gone" after the disaster.
The National Weather Service had received reports of at least 83 tornadoes in eight states by Friday evening, bringing the week's total to 133. Not all reports were confirmed, however.
The service issued "a particularly dangerous" tornado watch, which is set to continue into early Saturday in four states.
In Indiana, local police confirmed that 13 people died as tornadoes swept across three counties.
Twelve more died in Kentucky, with two fatalities in Ohio. Earlier, tornadoes hit Alabama, causing widespread damage.
"We are no match for Mother Nature at her worst," said Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
