Cluster of tornadoes leaves trail of death and destruction across midwest

At least six people killed as overnight storms flatten towns in parts of eastern Indiana and western Ohio

A cluster of more than 10 tornadoes that swept through five states has reportedly killed at least six people and injured more than 100, with others missing early on Friday, after severe storms left neighborhoods splintered and brought down power lines.

Parts of eastern Indiana and western Ohio were hit especially hard in the deadly severe weather overnight and the extent of the destruction and the toll on residents was still not clear as first light illuminated flattened towns on Friday.