HICKMAN CO, Tenn. (WTVF) — At least 19 people are unaccounted for following an explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer on Friday.
The explosion took place jusst before 8 a.m. at Accurate Energetic Systems in the Bucksnort area along the Hickman County/Humphreys County line.
AES specializes in the development, manufacture, handling, and storage of products and explosives for military, aerospace, and commercial demolition markets.
Emergency services are currently on the scene working to address the situation. ATF and TBI are also on scene.
We’re told the blast happened close to the time of the regular shift change so there could have been more people there coming and going.
You are asked to please avoid the area at this time. For your safety and to assist responders, please minimize non-emergency calls to the Sheriff’s Office and 911.
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