Tennessee storms: tornadoes kill at least six and cut power to tens of thousands

Three deaths reported in Montgomery County and a further three in the suburbs of Nashville, officials say

Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee killed at least six people on Saturday and caused what local emergency services described as extensive damage with tens of thousands of residents without power.

“At this time we can confirm that three people are deceased, two adults and one child as a result of the tornado that touched down this afternoon. Additionally, 23 people have been treated at the hospital,” the Montgomery County in Tennessee said.