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Multiple people dead, at least 13 missing after bomb factory explosion in Tennessee.
Multiple people were killed and at least 13 remain unaccounted for following a “devastating blast” at a Tennessee bomb factory Friday morning, according to officials.
The massive explosion was reported around 7:45 a.m. local time at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant at the Hickman-Humphreys County line, west of Nashville.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed to reporters there were “some” fatalities and that there are people still missing, but did not provide numbers
At least 13 people are missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee bomb factory Friday morning.
The blast impacted “one whole building” of the property, he said. The factory is located miles away from any residences and businesses.
“We’re trying to take as much time as is needed right now. We’re prioritizing people that are involved, their families and trying to be very compassionate toward them,” he said.
At least 13 people remain unaccounted for, Hickman County Mayor Jim Bates told ABC News.
Nineteen employees were inside the building at the time, and every one remains unaccounted for, Humphreys County EMA Director Odell Poyner told WKRN.
Officials said the main concern at this time is the possibility of a secondary explosion.
Security footage from a residence 21 miles away captured the moment a single deafening “boom” can be heard echoing through the area that was strong enough to shake the ground and the camera, according to News Channel 5.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [ATF] has been called to the scene.
Authorities have requested people avoid the area and investigators are expected to be on site for several days, officials said.