Tornado caused by Milton leaves multiple victims

Tornado Caused by Milton on Florida’s East Coast Leaves Multiple Victims

More than 125 homes destroyed ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.

The cyclone, now downgraded to a Category 2 storm, continues to wreak havoc in the state.

Several people lost their lives on Wednesday in St. Lucie County, on Florida’s east coast.

This occurred after a tornado, preceding Hurricane Milton, tore through a retirement community, local authorities confirmed.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department informed WPTV about “multiple fatalities” at the Spanish Lakes Country Club.

It is a community inhabited by elderly residents.

Tornado Caused by Milton

Massive tornado near the Colonial Heights neighborhood in Port Salerno, #FL earlier this evening.

Debris could be seen in the air. Extent of damage is still being assessed. #Milton pic.twitter.com/58dnW5mpgW

— Martin County Fire Rescue (@MartinCountyFR) October 10, 2024

Keith Pearson, St. Lucie’s Chief Sheriff, stated that the exact number of fatalities has yet to be determined.

Emergency teams have initiated search and rescue operations in the affected homes before the heavy rains from Hurricane Milton reach the area.

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“We have dozens of homes in St. Lucie with significant damage, some completely destroyed,” said Erick Gill, the county’s spokesperson, in a statement to WFLA.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced in a press briefing that at least 19 tornadoes struck central and southern Florida on Wednesday.

This happened in anticipation of Milton’s arrival on the state’s west coast.

The State Emergency Agency added that approximately 125 homes, mainly mobile homes, were completely destroyed.

Hurricane Milton has downgraded to a Category 2 storm.

Yet it continues to advance toward the Atlantic, potentially causing further damage in areas already affected by the tornadoes.

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