More than 20 people in Kentucky and Missouri were killed after severe storm systems, including multiple tornadoes, swept across the Midwest on Friday.

In Kentucky, some 14 people have been killed by severe weather, and Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll is likely to grow.

"Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families," Beshear said Saturday in a post on social media platform X.

Authorities in Kentucky said there were also severe injuries after a tornado tore across Laurel County late Friday.

"The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors," the office of Sheriff John Root said in a sta

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