Summary
An explosion at a military munitions plant in Tennessee resulted in multiple deaths and missing persons. The blast happened at Accurate Energetic Systems, causing secondary explosions that kept rescuers away. Officials are investigating the cause, but it may take days to determine.
Key Facts
- The explosion occurred at a military explosives plant in Tennessee, 60 miles southwest of Nashville.
- The blast was reported at Accurate Energetic Systems, which makes and tests explosives.
- The explosion resulted in multiple fatalities, and some individuals are still missing.
- Secondary explosions prevented emergency responders from approaching the scene immediately.
- The explosion was strong enough to be felt miles away, with residents reporting shaking homes.
- Officials do not yet know what caused the explosion; an investigation is underway.
- The facility comprises eight buildings built on wooded hills near Bucksnort, Tennessee.
- The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency confirmed injuries but has not released details.
