Seven members of one family were among the 23 victims identified after an outbreak of tornadoes devastated the US state of Alabama, officials have said. 6park.com
Every victim, including four children, was found close to their homes, rescue crews say. 6park.com
The victims range in age from six to 89, Lee County Coroner Bill Harris told a news conference. 6park.com
Up to eight people remain missing, officials say, and there are fears the death toll could rise. 6park.com
"We believe that every victim was in the residence when it hit. They all ended up, with the exception of two, outside the residence," Mr Harris told reporters, adding that their homes "aren't there".