The first casualties have been recorded in the state of Florida as a result of Hurricane Milton, which hit the United States.
A tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton has been raging in the Spanish Lakes area, authorities said.
Rescuers have already headed to the scene to provide assistance to the victims, NBC News reports.
There have been confirmed fatalities, with at least the first reported deaths in St. Lucie County.
More than 2 million people were left without power in Florida.
President Joe Biden said thousands of federal personnel and more than 1,000 Coast Guard personnel were deployed to areas affected by the storm.
Hurricane Milton, a Category 2 hurricane, is bringing damaging winds and rain to parts of Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The hurricane is expected to cross central Florida on Thursday and then enter the Atlantic Ocean.
Author: Elena Gutyro
