At least two workers were confirmed dead when an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse collapsed near St. Louis after tornadoes and strong storms roared through the area late Friday, local authorities said.
Several people remained unaccounted for as rescuers frantically searched for workers who may be trapped in the facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, Police Chief Mike Fillback told reporters. He said about 50 workers were believed to be at the warehouse when it was hit by an extreme “weather-related event” at about 8:30 p.m. Friday.
