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"...Photos show widespread destruction in aftermath of reported tornado in Southwest Michigan..."

"...Authorities searched through rubble and debris in southern Michigan on Saturday after at least six people were killed in Michigan and Oklahoma as powerful storms produced at least one tornado that reduced homes to rubble, sent parts of roofs flying into the air and left a trail of debris hanging from power lines.

The Michigan storms knocked down trees as tornado warnings were issued across the southern part of the state.

In the Union Lake area of Branch County, about two hours outside Detroit, there were three reported deaths, 12 injuries and three individuals transported to the hospital as of Friday evening, the Branch County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

About 50 miles southwest, in Cass County, there was one reported death, authorities said. Cass County Emergency Manager Manny DeLaRosa said in a statement that multiple large structures, including homes and pole barns, sustained damage ranging from major structural impacts to complete destruction.

First responders from multiple agencies in the Union Lake area near Union City looked for more possible victims and worked to clear roads, authorities said. Photos and videos posted on social media showed flattened homes and downed trees in a lakeside neighborhood...."