Multiple Dead In Devastating Tennessee Explosives Plant Blast

Multiple people have died following a “devastating blast” at Accurate Energetic Systems, an explosives manufacturing plant in McEwen, Tennessee, authorities said Friday. The facility is located about 50 miles west of Nashville.

BREAKING: I’m on the scene of an explosion at the Accurate Energetic plant in Middle Tennessee. Large scale emergency response underway. Here’s some of the first video from the scene: pic.twitter.com/Skli3Vg601

— Will Nunley (@willnunley) October 10, 2025

Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed fatalities and said several individuals remain missing, though exact numbers have not been released.

Hickman County Mayor Jim Bates told ABC News that at least 13 people are unaccounted for.

First pictures from #Sky5 from the plant explosion on the Hickman-Humphreys Co. line.... This is at Accurate Energetic Systems or AES in the Bucksnort area. #NC5 pic.twitter.com/KvdKuXHsjI

— Lelan Statom (@NC5_LelanStatom) October 10, 2025

Emergency responders are on the scene, and investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing. Local officials are urging residents to avoid the area while rescue efforts continue.

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