Tornado hits Mississippi ,four dead emergency declared

WASHINGTON NEWS;

At least four people were killed in the
southeastern US state of Mississippi after
 a tornado tore through the region ,official
said .Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant
declared a state emergency in the two
counties which bore the brunt of the disaster,

"I have declared a state of emergency to
assist local officials with any available
state resources that are needed in areas affected
by severe weather,specifically in Jones and Marion
counties "Bryant said.

The tornado crashed through the two counties
damaging homes, and knocked out power to
thousands of customers,he said.

Marion County Coroner Norma Williamson
reported two fatalities and several injuries
In Jones county,Sheriff Alex Hodge reported
two more died  when tornado gutted a mobile
home they were in.

Marion County Hospital was over whelmed
by people seeking aid They treated 50 patients
.eight  of whom were transported to Forrest
General with severe injuries.
WDAM television reported.AFP>