Multiple people dead or missing after blast at Tennessee explosives plant
a day ago
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- Nineteen people are missing and feared dead after a massive explosion at a military munitions plant in Tennessee.
- The explosion occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.
- The blast was described as one of the most devastating situations by Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis.
- Rescuers were initially kept at a distance due to further blasts, but later accessed the site to search for casualties.
- The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency confirmed fatalities but did not release specific numbers pending confirmation.
- Sheriff Davis mentioned that some of the affected families were close to him, calling the situation 'hell.'
- Residents reported feeling the explosion miles away, with some capturing the blast on home cameras.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee asked for prayers for the impacted families and confirmed state agencies are responding.
- The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and authorities urged residents to report any unfamiliar debris.