Six Tornado Fatalities Confirmed in Autauga County

Viewer photo of the tornado that moved through Autauga County, Thursday, January 12, 2023 – Alabama News Network

WAKA 8 has confirmed that six people have been killed in the tornado that hit Autauga County Thursday afternoon.

Autauga County Sheriff David Hill says the deaths happened in the Old Kingston area, which is in the northern part of the county.

It appears the same tornado that caused extensive damage in Selma moved into the Old Kingston and Marbury areas before heading into Elmore County and near Alexander City in Tallapoosa County.

We are awaiting more details about these deaths.

Stay with WAKA 8 and the Alabama News Network for updates.