LONDON, Ky. (WATE) — Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado overnight.

Around 5:45 a.m. Saturday, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office confirmed that nine people died and others had numerous severe injuries after the reported tornado. The search is ongoing for survivors.

The sheriff's office said the reported tornado touched down in Laurel County at approximately 11:49 p.m. Friday and traveled across Keavy Road, Old Whitley Road and the London-Corbin Airport.

As the search for survivors continues Saturday morning, the sheriff's office said Keavy Road near Wyan Pine Elementary School will be closed until 2 p.m.

Previously, London Mayor Randall Weddle told 6 News that there are confirmed fatalities in the area. The Laurel-Whitley County Emergency Management Office has also reported multiple fatalities, according to the Laurel County Fiscal Court.

Video shared to the Laurel County Fiscal Court showed widespread damage across the Sunshine Hills area. Other impacted areas include London-Corbin Airport, Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park and the Oaks of London subdivision.

South Laurel High School at 201 S. Laurel Road in London has been opened as a shelter for those affected.

Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary School, located at 2330 Keavy Road in London, said that the building has been opened to those impacted by severe weather. The Community Christian Church at 723 W. 5th Street has also opened as a shelter.

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