Multiple deaths as tornadoes rip through the US

At least seven people have been killed after multiple tornadoes ripped through different US states.

Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas and Kansas have all felt the effects of the extreme weather making its way across the US in the past few days.

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While the worst of the storms appear to have subsided, officials have warned there remains a threat to life.

Clean-up operations are underway as people look to rebuild after their lives.