ON CAMERA: Video captures powerful tornado hitting US school as 26 people die in Mississippi and Alabama

ON CAMERA: Video captures powerful tornado hitting US school as 26 people die in Mississippi and Alabama

Amory High School in the state of Mississippi was hit by a tornado, a clip of which was initially posted by the school's IT director, Sam Strickland.

FPJ Education DeskUpdated: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 10:12 PM IST
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The tornado has killed around 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama | Twitter/@spann

With a tornado ripping through the states of Mississippi and Alabama in the United States, leaving 26 people dead, a shocking video of the whirlwind hitting a school has gone viral on social media.

Amory High School in the state of Mississippi was hit by a tornado, a clip of which was initially posted by the school's IT director, Sam Strickland.

While the property of the school got damaged, the lights remained intact showcasing how in a matter of seconds everything was in shambles between the school corridors.

US President Joe Biden has announced a federal emergency for areas impacted by the tornado.

“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster," said a statement by the White House.

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