New Delhi, March 11 -- At least two people were killed after a tornado tore through parts of Indiana overnight, leaving a trail of destruction across communities and prompting emergency weather alerts across the state.

Daybreak in Lake Village on Wednesday revealed extensive damage after the tornado ripped through the community late Tuesday night. Several homes and businesses were destroyed, according to local officials.

Laurie Postma, Public Information Officer for the Lake Township Fire Department, confirmed during a Wednesday morning press conference that at least two people died in the storm.

The National Weather Service said the storm system was particularly intense. According to the National Weather Service Chicago Office, a powe...