Key takeaways:
- At least six people have died and 23 have been hospitalized after tornadoes struck Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee.
- Three people, including a child, were killed in Montgomery County north of Nashville.
- Emergency services are on the scene to provide assistance to those affected by the tornadoes.
At least six people are dead and 23 have been hospitalized after tornadoes struck Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday evening.
Three people, including a child, were killed in Montgomery County north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line, according to county officials. Severe storms caused damage to homes and businesses in multiple cities.
The Nashville Emergency Operation Center reported that three people were killed in a northern community of the city along Nesbitt Lane. Montgomery County officials said 23 people were treated for injuries at hospitals and reported “severe damage” in the area.
The death toll and number of injured could change as authorities continue to search for survivors. Residents are asked to avoid the area due to downed power lines.
Emergency services are on the scene to provide assistance to those affected by the tornadoes. The cause of the storms is still under investigation.
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