New Delhi, May 17 -- At least 23 people in the Midwest and South regions of the US were killed after a deadly tornado swept through the area that destroyed buildings, and flipped over a car on an interstate.

At least 14 of the dead persons belonged from Kentucky, the Associated Press reported, adding that they lost their lives in the severe weather. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear warning that the toll could rise.

"Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families," he said in a post on X.

Local authorities in Kentucky's Laurel County, located in the state...