US: Tornado kills at least 19 in Tennessee

Heavy storm damage reported throughout West, Middle Tennessee, says state emergency agency

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By Beyza Binnur Donmez

ANKARA (AA) - At least 19 people died in the U.S. state of Tennessee as a result of heavy storms, emergency officials announced Tuesday.

The number of injuries is still unknown, according to Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA).

"#UPDATE: It appears at least *9* people have died in Middle Tennessee as a result of overnight storms," Josh Breslow, a journalist with local WKRN-TV from Nashville, Tennessee, said earlier Tuesday on Twitter. "Metro police say 2 dead in East Nashville, Benton County sheriff says 1 dead, and TEMA reports 4 dead in Putnam County & 2 dead in Wilson County.”

TEMA said starting Monday, a line of severe storms passed through Tennessee and caused "major damage" to buildings, roads, bridges, utilities and businesses in several counties.

Tornado damage has been reported throughout West and Middle Tennessee, including downtown Nashville, it added.

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