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Tornado hits Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. Six people killed

Here’s coverage of the aftermath storms that struck the metro-east in December 2021

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Here are images from the building collapse in Edwardsville:

Workers attempt to clear debris as part of a search and rescue operation on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at an Amazon distribution hub in Edwardsville. At least two people were killed as violent storms blew through the area on Friday night, causing a large portion of the building to collapse.
Workers attempt to clear debris as part of a search and rescue operation on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at an Amazon distribution hub in Edwardsville. At least two people were killed as violent storms blew through the area on Friday night, causing a large portion of the building to collapse. Brian Munoz Brian Munoz
A tow truck removes a damaged car from the Amazon warehouse parking lot Dec. 11, 2021, in Edwardsville after a “significant weather event” damaged the building Dec. 10, 2021.
A tow truck removes a damaged car from the Amazon warehouse parking lot Dec. 11, 2021, in Edwardsville after a “significant weather event” damaged the building Dec. 10, 2021. Lexi Cortes acortes@bnd.com
According to multiple sources, multiple people are trapped inside an Amazon warehouse on Gateway Commerce Drive in Edwardsville.
According to multiple sources, multiple people are trapped inside an Amazon warehouse on Gateway Commerce Drive in Edwardsville. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com
Multiple fire and rescue crews from the St. Louis region responded to the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville Friday night. Between 50 and 100 people were trapped inside after severe weather moved through the area.
Multiple fire and rescue crews from the St. Louis region responded to the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville Friday night. Between 50 and 100 people were trapped inside after severe weather moved through the area. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com

This story was originally published December 11, 2021 at 12:25 PM.

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Tornado hits Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. Six people killed

Here’s coverage of the aftermath storms that struck the metro-east in December 2021