Midwest tornadoes: At least three killed in Ohio and dozens of injuries reported in Indiana

At least three people are dead in Ohio after more than half a dozen tornadoes tore through Midwest states overnight Thursday into Friday.

Logan County Sheriff Randall Dodds told a local reporter early Friday that authorities have identified at least three deaths after a reported tornado hit the area. Mr Dodds said police have identified several survivors with superficial injuries, such as broken bones. Authorities have yet to release the identities of the three people killed.

Police said community of , leaving homes damaged and some buildings flattened.