Tornado Kills Three in Union City, Michigan; Injury Reports Vary (3 to 12)

Multiple provided reports describe a destructive tornado hitting communities in Michigan that left three people dead and caused significant damage.

“Mortal tornado en Michigan: 3 fallecidos y 3 heridos Un devastador tornado azotó el estado de Michigan, Estados Unidos, dejando un saldo trágico de tres personas fallecidas y tres heridas”

Diario Ahora

Diario Ahora explicitly reports: "Un tornado devastador en Michigan, Estados Unidos, dejó tres personas fallecidas y tres heridas."

Diario Ahora

Diario Ahora adds that "El fenómeno destruyó viviendas y vehículos y dejó a cientos de personas sin hogar en varias comunidades."

Local broadcaster WSBT confirms emergency response was underway and offers condolences: "Deputies say emergency responders are on scene as of 8 p.m.; their condolences go to those who lost family, friends or property."

A short WWMT excerpt urges viewers to stay tuned for more information and reflects ongoing coverage of the event: "This excerpt is a short promo from News Channel 3 telling viewers to "stay with" the station for the latest information."

Casualty and injury figures in the available snippets are limited and not uniform.

Diario Ahora provides specific counts — "tres personas fallecidas y tres heridas".

WSBT

The WSBT excerpt focuses on emergency response and condolences without listing casualty totals, noting deputies were on scene as of 8 p.m. and offering condolences to those who lost family, friends or property.

The WWMT promo likewise does not include casualty numbers and instead directs viewers to remain tuned for updates.

Based on these sources, the only explicit injured count is the three reported by Diario Ahora, and the other supplied snippets do not confirm higher totals.

Reports describe substantial physical destruction and displacement.

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WWMT

Diario Ahora states the tornado 'destruyó viviendas y vehículos y dejó a cientos de personas sin hogar en varias comunidades', indicating widespread housing loss.

WSBT’s advisory highlights hazards consistent with that scale of damage, telling residents to stay away from damaged or unstable structures (including those marked by emergency personnel) and to avoid downed power lines, fallen trees and debris.

WWMT’s mention of the 'News in Photos: Local' feature suggests photo documentation of the destruction is being circulated as outlets continue to gather and publish visual reports.

Authorities and broadcasters emphasize ongoing danger and the need for public caution while emergency crews assess and clear affected areas.

WSBT lists explicit safety guidance — "Do not travel to or through affected areas" and "Avoid downed power lines, fallen trees and debris" — and warns that "Additional severe weather is possible overnight Friday into Saturday; residents should seek shelter immediately, monitor forecasts, and expect possible power outages, road closures/restrictions and interruptions to cell and internet service."

Diario Ahora

WWMT’s promo encourages viewers to stay tuned for the latest updates as more information becomes available.

Diario Ahora’s account of hundreds left homeless underscores the urgency of rescue, shelter and recovery work ("dejó a cientos de personas sin hogar en varias comunidades").