Kentucky tornado death toll jumps to 74 including six children with 109 people still missing

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The death toll from devastating tornadoes in Kentucky has risen to 74 - including at least six children - with more than 109 people still missing. He announced 10 new deaths from the previous toll reported hours earlier, at which point he said: “Undoubtedly there will be more.” The dead ranged in age from five months old to 86 years old, with at least six minor victims and 18 who have yet to be identified, Gov Beshear said. You’re not supposed to lose people like this, and to not know and not have the information has got to make it that much harder.” Thirty-seven tornadoes were reported in six states from Friday night into Saturday morning, with at least 14 people confirmed dead across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. Asked whether candle factory workers received sufficient warning about the storm, Gov Beshear said: “It’s too early in where we are to know any changes that ought to be made in the future.