Tornado in Mississippi left at least 23 dead, according to emergency services. Meteorological phenomenon left on Friday night trail of destruction about 100 miles.

“We can confirm 23 dead, dozens injured, 4 missing due to last night’s tornado. This morning we have numerous state and local search and rescue teams. A number of assets are on site to help those affected,” the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Twitter post.

Images shared by the WeatherNation news channel show the massive damage that tornadoes have caused in the Rolling Fork area of ​​Mississippi. As rescuers gain access to affected areas, the death toll is likely to rise, emergency authorities warn.