The Lake Township Fire Department confirms two people were killed and several others were injured by the intense tornado that ripped through Lake Village, Indiana on Tuesday night.
Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran says the two fatalities were an elderly male and female from the same family.
Lori Postma, Public Information Officer for the Lake Township Fire Department, says firefighters located several “very injured” people in the immediate aftermath. Fewer than ten people were officially transported to area hospitals, with some residents choosing to self-deploy for medical care.
This morning, officials noted that no one is currently reported missing.
The devastation also hit home for the first responders themselves; Postma revealed that four firefighters had their homes severely damaged or destroyed while they were out saving others.
