Sixteen Killed, Several Injured After Explosion at Tennessee Explosives Plant

McEWEN, Tenn. – Authorities say sixteen people were killed Friday following a massive explosion at an explosives manufacturing facility in Humphreys County. Several individuals were transported to nearby hospitals.

The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems in McEwen, a plant that produces explosives and energetic materials used in military, aerospace, mining, and demolition industries.

Officials described the incident as “devastating.” The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

Fatal plant explosions leave families and communities devastated and wanting answers

Plant explosions like this one leave families and communities devastated and asking questions. Questions like: How could this happen? What went wrong? How did a regular workday turn deadly? What comes next?

Answers will come in slowly. But this may not be enough for those who lost their loved ones. They will need the right trained professionals who will ensure they receive answers and accountability for their devastating loss in a timely manner, and that all factors that led to this explosion are exposed and explained.

There are no words that can capture the tragedy that happened in Humphreys County. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and experiencing the pain of losing a loved one.

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