Tornadoes leave at least 3 dead in Ohio

At least three people were killed after a tornado hit Logan County, Ohio, and significant injuries and flattened buildings were reported in an Indiana town as severe weather struck several states, officials said, Report informs referring to NBC News.

Logan County, Ohio, Sheriff Randall Dodds said that there were two deaths at the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, north of Dayton, after a tornado hit the area.

He confirmed the third storm-related death during a Friday morning news conference. It was not immediately clear if the death also occurred at the mobile home park.

Speaking to NBC's "TODAY" show earlier Friday, Dodds said it is possible that more injuries or deaths could be confirmed as the day progresses.

"It's devastating — devastation beyond belief. It will probably be even more severe when daylight comes up," he said.

Heavy lifting equipment is needed to gain access to some houses damaged by the storm, Dodds said. He added that some areas had been searched twice but deputies would again comb the area with dogs to make sure no one is trapped.