A massive explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Hickman County, Tennessee, has left nearly two dozen people feared dead on Friday (October 10). The blast occurred around 7:50 a.m. local time, as confirmed by the Hickman County Sheriff's Office. At least 19 individuals are currently unaccounted for, raising concerns about the potential loss of life.

The explosion was so powerful that residents reported hearing and feeling it from miles away , according to The Tennessean . Emergency crews have arrived on the scene and are urging the public to stay clear of the area due to the risk of secondary explosions.

The Accurate Energetic Systems plant, located in the Bucksnort area of Tennessee, has been operational since 1980 and specializes in manufacturing explosives and amm

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