Mississippi tornado: ‘My uncle’s trailer was flattened – he was inside’on March 26, 2023 at 11:35 pm

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

The BBC heard harrowing stories from residents in Mississippi as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.

Residents of Rolling Fork in Mississippi told the BBC about the moment a tornado tore through their town.

BBC correspondent Sophie Long visited the scene to see the devastation first hand and heard from people who were there when the tornado struck.

At least 25 people have died in the state, as well as one confirmed death in the neighbouring state of Alabama.

- Advertisement -

Discover

Sponsor

Latest

Arctic heat record is like Mediterranean, says UNon December 14, 2021 at 10:16 am

The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed.Image source, Getty ImagesThe highest temperature ever recorded in...

Airbnb permanently bans parties and events around the worldon June 29, 2022 at 4:30 am

The home rental platform said a temporary ban, which was introduced in 2020, was popular with hosts.The home rental platform said a temporary ban,...

England head coach Silverwood to miss fourth Teston December 29, 2021 at 9:42 pm

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood will miss the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney after being forced to isolate for 10 days.

Keir Starmer: Welsh Labour doing things ‘differently and better’on March 12, 2022 at 2:01 pm

Sir Keir Starmer praises ministers in Wales, addressing the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno.The Welsh government has shown how things "could be done differently...

Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?on October 29, 2022 at 1:48 am

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with...