Explosion at Tennessee Explosives Plant
A large explosion occurred at an explosives-manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, leaving 18 people missing and feared dead.
The blast happened at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort, Tennessee, around 7:45 a.m. local time, leveling the plant and leaving behind a mass of twisted metal and burned-out cars.
The sheriff described it as one of the most devastating scenes he's ever seen, referring to the missing individuals as "souls".
- 19 people initially reported missing and feared dead
- Explosion occurred at a military munitions plant near Bucksnort, Tennessee
- Plant located about 60 miles southwest of Nashville
Crews are currently searching for victims in the area, with aerial footage showing the company's hilltop location smoldering and smoky.
Author's summary: Explosion at Tennessee plant leaves 18 missing and feared dead.
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