A powerful explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military munitions facility in McEwen, Tennessee, has resulted in several fatalities and left 19 individuals unaccounted for. The blast occurred around midday on October 10 and sent shockwaves across Humphreys County, with reports of homes shaking up to 15 miles away. Emergency services responded quickly but were initially held back due to ongoing smaller detonations at the site.
The facility, consisting of eight buildings, manufactures and tests explosives for military purposes. Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed the seriousness of the incident, stating that multiple individuals are still missing and that families are being notified. While the exact number of casualties remains uncertain, the situation remains fluid as emergency crews work cautiously in hazardous conditions.
