Tennessee Community Mourns Loss of 16 Lives in Explosives Plant Blast
A devastating explosion at an explosives plant in rural Tennessee has left 16 people dead, with authorities confirming that no one survived the blast.
The explosion, which occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems military munitions plant, was felt miles away and reduced the plant to a smoldering wreck of twisted and charred metal and burned-out vehicles.
- The plant supplies and researches explosives for the military.
- The cause of the blast is currently unknown.
- Investigators are searching the incinerated property for possible evidence.
A lot of grief
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the explosion, which has left the community in mourning.
Author's summary: Explosion at Tennessee explosives plant kills 16 people.