At least one dead after tornado rips through Alabama, several others critically injured Jessica Schladebeck
An Alabama man was found dead inside his basement after a tornado ripped through a small city north of Birmingham, where rescue teams continued searching for the trapped and injured early Tuesday morning.
The victim, who is believed to be a teenager, was pronounced dead at the scene around 3 a.m.
Fultondale Police Chief D.P. Smith told AL.com the victim and his family took shelter in their basement amid the deadly weather Monday night, but that they were left trapped after a tree toppled and collapsed the roof of their home.
Tuesday, January 26th 2021, 6:25 am
By: CBS News
One person is dead after a tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham Monday night, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. Fultondale Fire Chief Justin McKenzie confirmed the death to CBS News, adding that 17 others were brought to hospitals and 11 more were treated at the scene.
Police Chief D.P. Smith said a young man trapped in the basement of his home was the person who lost his life. Smith said he was pronounced dead at the scene around 3 a.m. Tuesday, AL.com reported.
Smith said a tree fell onto the victim s home, causing it to collapse. The victim and his family took shelter in the basement and were trapped inside, Smith said.
14-year-old boy killed in overnight tornado in Fultondale
Preliminary damage survey indicates EF-3 tornado Possible tornado damage at Comfort Inn and Suites in Fultondale, Ala. (Source: Alicia Elliott) By WBRC Staff | January 26, 2021 at 12:11 AM CST - Updated January 28 at 12:27 PM
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin confirmed Tuesday a 14-year-old boy, a 9th grader, was killed in the tornado in Fultondale Monday night.
The boy was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner Tuesday afternoon as Elliott Hernandez, a student at Fultondale High School.
“Out of respect for the family we don’t want to release too much information at this particular time,” said Dr. Gonsoulin. “But we do know that it’s a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade. Which, again, adds to the saddest of the situation.”
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