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In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Images of devastation have emerged from Mississippi, where a tornado has killed at least 25 people.

Getty Images Damage to a vehicle from a tornado is in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, 25 MarchGetty Images

The town of Rolling Fork, where 20% of residents live below the poverty line, was virtually flattened on Friday.

Reuters An aerial view of Rolling Fork, which was devastated by a tornado, 25 MarchReuters

Rolling Fork Mayor Eldridge Walker told CNN: "My city is gone. Devastation - as I look from left to right, that's all I see."

Getty Images An ambulance arrives at Rolling Fork, Mississippi, which was devastated by a tornado, 25 MarchGetty Images

The tornado overturned not just cars, but also homes.

Reuters Damage in Rolling Fork, which was hit by a tornado, 25 MarchReuters

US President Joe Biden called the images from Mississippi "heart-breaking" and ordered federal aid.

Getty Images Damage from a tornado is in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, 25 MarchGetty Images

Search and rescue efforts are continuing in a community in shock.

Reuters An ambulance arrives at Rolling Fork, Mississippi, which was devastated by a tornado, 25 MarchReuters

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