Multiple deaths confirmed from a tornado in Iowa

The tornado carved a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars and widely strewn debris.

The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from a tornado and at least a dozen injuries in storms on Tuesday, but it has not released specific numbers.

“We do have confirmed fatalities,” Iowa State Patrol sergeant Alex Dinkla said at a news conference on Tuesday night. He said authorities were still determining the total number.