A powerful explosion tore through a military explosives manufacturing facility in rural Tennessee, United States, on Friday morning, leaving multiple people dead and several others unaccounted for, authorities confirmed. The blast shook nearby homes and prompted emergency services to respond, according to officials and residents.

The incident occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort, roughly 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Nashville, Hickman County Sheriff’s Office reported. Officials urged the public to stay clear of the area to allow emergency teams to operate safely.

David Stewart, a Hickman County Advanced EMT, told The Associated Press that ongoing explosions prevented responders from accessing the site. “We do have several people at this time unaccounted for. We

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