Summary
An explosion at a munitions factory in Tennessee has left 19 people missing. The cause of the explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant is not yet known, and an investigation is ongoing.
Key Facts
- The explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee.
- 19 people are reported missing after the blast.
- The plant is located about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.
- The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
- Sheriff Chris Davis described the scene as “devastating.”
- Nearby residents felt the explosion from miles away.
- The facility spans eight buildings where explosives are made and tested.
- Emergency crews contained the scene by Friday afternoon.
