Jeff Bezos says Heartbreaking about tornado death at US Amazon warehouse
Washington:
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos said he was “deeply heartbroken” on Saturday after at least six people were killed at an Amazon warehouse in the US state of Illinois. hit by a tornado.
“The news from Edwardsville is tragic,” Bezos tweeted about the town where the facility is located.
“We are heartbroken at the loss of our comrades there, and our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones.”
The warehouse was hit by a series of tornadoes that ripped through six US states, killing more than 80 people in total.
Up to 100 Amazon employees working the Christmas Eve shift are believed to have been trapped when the warehouse collapsed, and it’s unclear how many people may still be trapped.
Earlier on Saturday, Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford told reporters that 45 people were out of the building safely, one had to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment, and at least one person had to be airlifted to the hospital for treatment. At least six people died.
However, he said the operation had shifted from rescue to “just focusing on recovery”, raising concerns that fees could still rise.
“All Edwardsville should know that the Amazon team is committed to supporting them and will be by their side through this crisis,” Bezos tweeted.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to all of the incredible first responders who have worked tirelessly at the site.”
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