SaralnamaA huge explosion rocked a military explosives factory in Bucksnort, Tennessee. 18 people are missing. The blast leveled the facility, owned by Accurate Energetic Systems. It happened 90 km southwest of Nashville. 4-5 people were taken to hospital. The explosion was felt 25 km away. Sheriff Chris Davis said debris spread over a half square mile. The cause is unknown. FBI and ATF are investigating. The factory made C-4, TNT, and other explosives. It employed about 75 people. A similar blast occurred at the same site in 2014, killing one person. Experts say explosives manufacturing is high-risk when not properly regulated. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 15:31 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A huge explosion rocked a military explosives factory in Bucksnort, Tennessee
- 18 people are missing
- The blast leveled the facility, owned by Accurate Energetic Systems