Tennessee Explosives Factory Blast
A blast at an explosives factory in rural Tennessee killed 16 people and left no survivors, according to authorities.
The explosion occurred at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, which supplies and researches explosives for the military, and was felt for miles around.
"There's a gauntlet of emotions there,"
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said during a news conference, asking for prayers for the families of the victims.
- 16 people died in the blast
- No survivors were found
- The cause of the blast is unknown
- Investigators are searching for evidence
Author's summary: Blast kills 16 in Tennessee.