Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states

Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destruction

US storm damage – in pictures

Clean up efforts have started in several US states which endured destructive storms that killed more than 40 people over the weekend.

The massive storm system in question swept across at least eight states in the south and midwest over the weekend, with multiple tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms descending on the region, destroying thousands of businesses and homes.

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US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage

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