Rescuers in Tennessee search for survivors after deadly tornadoes

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The U.S. state of Tennessee declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after a deadly tornado hit the Nashville area.

Rescue workers are still searching for 17 people who are missing.

The National Weather Service is assessing the damage after a tornado touched down when many people were asleep.

Putnam County was hit hardest. At least 18 people were killed there.