Tragic Blast at Tennessee Explosives Plant Leaves 19 Missing
An explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in rural Tennessee resulted in 19 people missing and feared dead. The plant processes military explosives. The explosion flattened a building and caused safety concerns. Efforts to communicate with families are ongoing, and investigations into the explosion's cause continue.
An explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in rural Tennessee left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities reported Friday. The facility, which processes explosives for military purposes, experienced a blast that flattened a building on its extensive 1,300-acre campus.
The aftermath of the explosion saw emergency responders keeping their distance due to burning debris and the potential for secondary explosions. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the missing individuals are being referred to as "souls," with the exact number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
The company, situated near Bucksnort, Tennessee, remains under investigation as officials work to determine the explosion's cause. Accurate Energetic Systems has a history of military contracts and adheres strictly to Department of Defense security protocols, according to their website.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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