Tornadoes swept through the US state overnight from Monday to Tuesday.
Images of devastation. The American state of Tennesse (United States) was hit by violent tornadoes on the night of Monday March 2 to Tuesday March 3. The state capital, Nashville, was particularly affected. The latest official assessment of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (Tema), Tuesday mid-day (early evening in France) counts at least 22 dead. This assessment is still only provisional and is likely to increase. “Nashville is suffering, and our community has been devastated”, Tweeted Mayor John Cooper.
Nashville is hurting, and our community has been devastated. My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones. Be sure to lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need, and let’s come together as a community once more. Together, we will get through this and come out stronger.
– Mayor John Cooper (@ JohnCooper4Nash) March 3, 2020
Images released by local media showed buildings completely destroyed after the tornadoes hit. Trees and utility poles were uprooted and houses ripped apart.
A 360 view of Donelson Christian Academy. @WSMV #Nashville pic.twitter.com/dhnk6qqc8i
– Shelby Sansone WSMV (@shelbyasansone) March 3, 2020
STORM DAMAGE: Cars piled up, hangars and airplanes destroyed at the John C. Tune airport. Officials estimate the damage to be in the millions. https://t.co/n5uMrp8dYX #NashvilleTornado pic.twitter.com/09DBLIESok
– WKRN (@WKRN) March 3, 2020
President Donald Trump tweeted support for victims: “Pray for all those affected by the devastating Tennessee tornadoes. We will continue to monitor the situation. The federal government is with you throughout this difficult time.”
Prayers for all of those affected by the devastating tornadoes in Tennessee. We will continue to monitor the developments. The Federal Government is with you all of the way during this difficult time. https://t.co/eZlA7Ahruj
– Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 3, 2020
These tornadoes struck a few hours before the opening of polling stations in fourteen American states, including Tennessee, for “Super Tuesday”, milestone of the Democratic primaries in the United States.
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