A deadly tornado swept through the Sunshine Hills subdivision in London, Kentucky, destroying homes and claiming lives. Families took refuge in their bathrooms, leading to harrowing escapes. Ida House shared her experience, revealing that neighbors were trapped under debris. The tornado killed at least 17 people and injured 10 others. The couple, Roger and Karina Rivas, described their terrifying experience, noting that their priorities shifted from material possessions to the safety of loved ones. Community support arrived quickly to assist those affected, highlighting the resilience and fragility of life amidst natural disasters.
"It's bad. We lost everything except some in the house, not much," House told FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne.
"We thought we had just fallen down, but we realized we were just about 10, 15 feet out. The house is gone." - Roger Rivas.
"The house, anything that was in it, it really doesn't matter. ... we are not replaceable, it just ... overwhelming to see how fragile it is." - Roger Rivas.
Help began arriving almost immediately from around the state to Laurel County to assist those affected by the tornado.
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