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Alabama says tornado destruction "massive", 131 dead

by Reuters
Thursday, 28 April 2011 13:25 GMT

MIAMI, April 28 (Reuters) - Alabama has suffered "massive destruction of property" inflicted by storms and tornadoes and at least 131 people are confirmed dead, state governor Robert Bentley said on Thursday.

"We expect that number to rise," Bentley told a conference call with federal emergency officials. (Miami newsroom 305 810 2690)

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