Tennessee plant explosion latest: Massive blast kills ‘multiple people’ as emergency crews respond
Multiple people are dead and many are unaccounted for after a “massive” blast rocked a military explosives company in Tennessee on Friday, officials said.
“We do have several people at this time that’s unaccounted for,” Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said at a news conference. “We are trying to be mindful of families and that situation. We can confirm that we do have some that are deceased.”
The explosion, which people reported hearing and feeling miles away, happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort just before 8 a.m. Friday.
Emergency crews were initially unable to enter the plant because of continuing detonations, Hickman County Advanced EMT David Stewart said.
The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. Sheriff Davis said the investigation could take days.
A statement released by Humphreys County urged people to avoid the area.
“Emergency personnel are on scene and actively managing the situation. Please avoid the area to allow responders to work safely and efficiently,” the statement read. “We appreciate your patience and cooperation — and we ask that you keep everyone involved in your prayers.”
