In the United States, at least 19 people were killed in an explosion at an explosives factory
In the United States, at least 19 people died as a result of a powerful explosion that destroyed a building at a factory for the production of explosives in the state of Tennessee. The explosion was so strong that it was felt in houses several kilometers from the scene, notifies CNN.
An explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, which makes military explosives and building demolition equipment, left charred debris and mangled cars across a large area. The explosion was felt at a distance of more than 24 km, and debris was scattered over an area of more than 1.5 square meters. km.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis reported the death toll without giving an exact number — only saying “we lost 19 souls.”. According to him, work at the scene of the incident will continue throughout the night. Investigators from various departments are assisting in the investigation, but the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined; the FBI will also participate in the investigation.
According to local officials, the explosion shook nearby houses and caused additional, less powerful explosions. Three people who suffered “minor injuries” as a result of the explosion, received medical assistance, one of them is being treated in the emergency department.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were dispatched from across the state of Tennessee to assist in the investigation. Among them are federal agents, the Special Operations Unit of the State Patrol and other agencies. This remote area is normally patrolled by small units, so other services have volunteered resources to support.
Hickman County Mayor Jim Bates said the facility employs about 80 people, but it was not known how many were inside at the time of the explosion. Bates also noted that one of the buildings on the territory of the enterprise was completely destroyed.
