Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado. Saturday morning, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nine people died and others had numerous severe injuries after the reported tornado.

(Laurel County Fiscal Court via Storyful)

He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, who was found atop his wife during Friday’s tornado.

Laurel County officials say a tornado hit the community, killing at least nine. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has reported at least 14 dead.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the fast lanes on I-75 will be closed for debris cleanup after a tornado swept through the state.

The latest victim died on a houseboat in Russell County. She was running a generator after power was knocked out during the storms, and she died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Devastating tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to help protect the community.

A preliminary survey by National Weather Service Jackson suggests an EF-3 tornado struck Laurel County late Friday.