Deadly Explosion in Tennessee: Answers May Take Weeks
An explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Bucksnort, Tennessee, has resulted in significant losses, according to Gov. Bill Lee, with 16 people killed on Friday.
The blast was so powerful that it registered as a 1.6 magnitude earthquake, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Center.
- The incident occurred in Bucksnort, located on the Humphreys and Hickman county line, approximately 50 miles west of Nashville.
- The National Response Team for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating the cause of the explosion, along with other federal and state agencies.
The losses at the Accurate Energetic Systems are staggering
Author's summary: Explosion in Tennessee kills 16 people.