In Pictures: Dozens killed after huge tornado devastates Kentucky

Officials have confirmed 29 deaths, including 22 in three Kentucky counties.

A person walks through debris and damage from a tornado in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states Friday, killing multiple people overnight. Picture: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

A monstrous tornado has killed dozens of people in Kentucky and the toll is climbing after severe weather ripped through at least five states, leaving widespread devastation.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said more than 70 people could have died as a twister touched down for more than 200 miles in his state, but the toll could exceed 100 “This has been the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history,” he said at a news conference.