A massive blast at an explosives factory in Tennessee has left at least 18 people missing and feared dead, prompting authorities to begin a frantic search for the survivors or dead bodies. Amid mangled metal and charred cars, locating the missing has turned into a daunting task.

The explosives factory is “gone,” Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said of the blast site at Accurate Energetic Systems, adding, “There's nothing to describe,” – almost holding back tears.

Tennessee explosives factory blast: Here's what we know so far

The ammunition factory has damaged and its operator, Accurate Energetic Systems, has suspended operations. Also Read | Tennessee explosion: 19 missing as deadly blast tears through AES munition plant

Officials had originally said 19 people were missing, b

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