St. Louis tornado: Violent storm leaves trail of wreckage; flips cars, topples trees, destroys buildings – watch video

Severe storms ravaged the US Midwest and South, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and widespread destruction. Kentucky and Missouri were particularly hard-hit by tornadoes, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Rescue efforts are underway as communities grapple with power outages and the aftermath of the devastating weather, with warnings of more severe weather on the horizon.