Multiple deaths have been reported in Florida from tornadoes, spawned by Hurricane Milton, that ripped through the state, downing buildings and trees and leaving millions without power.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there have been “multiple fatalities” in the county after numerous tornadoes struck the area in quick succession, wreaking devastation.
Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed to Florida’s WPBF 25 News that there had been a “loss of life” in the Spanish Lakes Country Club community in Fort Pierce but did not state exactly how many fatalities had been reported.
Search and rescue teams are on their way to the area and fire department personnel were currently going through the rubble to help recover the victims, he said….