Tennessee Community Mourns 16 Lost in Explosives Plant Blast
A powerful 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 plant, was felt miles away and has left a smoldering wreck of twisted and charred metal and burned-out vehicles.
A lot of grief
The plant, which supplies and researches explosives for the military, is currently being investigated by authorities who are searching for possible evidence of the cause of the blast.
Investigators are combing the incinerated property foot-by-foot to determine the cause of the explosion, which is currently unknown.
- 16 people were killed in the explosion
- The explosion was felt miles away
- The cause of the blast is not known
Author's summary: Explosion kills 16 in Tennessee plant blast.