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Suspected Tornado in Tennessee Kills Two and Injures Three

A mother and daughter lost their lives as severe storms caused significant damage in Morgan County on Thursday night.

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Floodwater from an overflowing creek in East Knoxville, Tenn., late Thursday.

Overview

  • A possible tornado struck Morgan County, Tennessee, Thursday night, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries.
  • The victims, a mother and daughter from the same household, were killed in the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas, according to local officials.
  • Emergency responders are conducting search and rescue operations, assessing damage, and assisting affected residents in the area.
  • Over 2,700 power outages were reported, and communication infrastructure, including phone and internet, has been disrupted.
  • Morgan County schools are closed Friday due to substantial damage, and an emergency operations center has been established to coordinate recovery efforts.