Texas tornadoes: Six dead in town of Granbury

A tornado has ripped through a town in the US state of Texas, resulting in six deaths, officials say.

Homes were destroyed when the tornado hit Granbury, 70 miles (110km) west of Dallas, late on Wednesday.

Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams search the area.

Storm chaser Jeff Mangum was among those who filmed the tornado. He described the sight as "incredible".