A strong explosion shook a military explosive factory in Tennessee, US, causing the deaths of several people and the injury or disappearance of others. The deflagration occurred in the town of Mcewen, about 90 kilometers southwest of Nashville, according to local authorities.
“We can confirm that an Energetic Systems Energy Accurate Explosion In the Bucksnort area“, The Sheriff's office in Hickman County said.”Emergency Services are on the spot and work to manage the situation”.
According to the BBC, the Energetic Systems accused factory produces explosives for the military, aerospace and commercial demolitions. According to the company's website, the unit is located about 56 miles (about 90 kilometers) by Nashville, in a less populated area.
Confirmed victims and missing people
The sheriff in Humphreys county, Chris Davis, said more people are missing, and some have been confirmed. “We have, at this time, several missing people. We are trying to pay attention to families and their situation ”he said. “We also have some deceased people”.
Davis warned that secondary explosions continue to be heard: “There were several small explosions after the first major deflagration. We have a large in progress. We will probably be here a few days”.
An official from Hickman County said for Associated Press that these explosions made the intervention of rescue teams in the first hours.
Dramatic scenes: burnt cars and thick smoke clouds
Images and video clips published by Newschannel 5 and WTVF-TV show fully carbonized machines and contorted pieces of metal scattered on the ground, residues of the factory infrastructure. Mocnite flames could be seen near the burnt vehicles, while thick clouds of gray were covered.
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Devastating explosion to an explosive factory in Tennessee Photo: X
The CBS post reported that the nearby residents were awakened by the power of deflagration. “I thought the house had crashed over me“Said the local Gentry Stover.”I live very close to the acting factory and, about 30 seconds after I woke up, I realized that the explosion was there. “
Solidarity messages
The explosion caused quick reactions from local and federal authorities. The Congressman in Tennessee, Scott Desjarlais, asked on the platform X Prayers for the victims: “Pray for employees, families and friends at the Energetic Systems Accurate factory in Hickman County. Please also pray for all the rescuers who are now on the spot ”.
The company cooperates with the authorities
Systems Energy Energy Accurate collaborates with law enforcement and emergency authorities in the investigation. The area was secured, and the investigators warned that the risk of secondary explosions has not yet been completely eliminated.
The factory is on the border between Hickman and Humphreys. Intervention operations and investigations are going to continue during the weekend.
