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At least 2 People Dead, 600,000 Without Power as Storm Moves Through Michigan, Illinois

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More than 600,000 homes in Michigan and Illinois were left without power after heavy winds and lightning ripped through the northwestern US, killing at least two people, Reuters reported Saturday.

MOSCOW, September 7 (RIA Novosti) - More than 600,000 homes in Michigan and Illinois were left without power after heavy winds and lightning ripped through the northwestern US, killing at least two people, Reuters reported Saturday.

A woman from Illinois died after sustaining heavy injuries from a falling tree, while a Michigan man was electrocuted after coming into contact with a power line, according to Reuters.

The storm hit the Northeast on Friday, bringing heavy winds and lightning, ripping up trees, downing power lines.

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