UPDATE: May 17 at 5:50 p.m.
Nine people have been confirmed dead following Friday night's catastrophic tornado in Laurel County, now deemed a 'mass casualty event.
According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, a tornado touched down just before midnight Friday, traveling across Keavy Road, KY 1006, Old Whitley Road and the London Corbin Airport.
Authorities report that the search for survivors continues, and multiple severe injuries have also been reported.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Laurel County Fiscal Court has confirmed that multiple people are dead following Friday's tornado that "pummeled" the area.
LLFC reports that, according to the Laurel-Whitley County Emergency Management Office, multiple serious injuries are also reported.
Crews are working to search homes and buildings destroyed during the storm.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
