The massive explosion at a Tennessee bomb factory, which is believed to have killed 19 people, rippled through the state and was felt miles away.
A blast went off at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Bucksnort, about an hour south of Nashville, around 7.50am local time today.
A massive boom from the explosion was captured by Lobelville resident Cody Warrens Nest camera, which was at least 21 miles away from the plant.
The extent of the damage remains unclear at this time, but several cars and buildings appear to have been impacted by the blast.
No fatalities have been confirmed, but at least 19 employees currently remain unaccounted for.
Up to nineteen people feared dead after enormous explosion at Tennessee BOMB factory that was felt MILES away
Nearly two dozen people are feared dead after a massive explosion erupted at a Tennessee bomb factory this morning.
The blast went off at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant Friday around 7.50am local time, the Hickman County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
At least 19 employees currently remain unaccounted for, according to Odell Poyner, the emergency management director in nearby Humphreys County.
The initial blast was so enormous that locals reported hearing and feeling it from miles away, according to Mule Town News.
Hickman County Emergency Management asks for prayers for the community
Hickman County Emergency Management confirmed the explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant and called for prayers for the community.
'There has been an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems. Multiple agencies from surrounding counties are on scene working to assess and contain the fire,' the agency said.
'At this time, we ask everyone to please keep your community, first responders, and those affected in your thoughts and prayers.
'We will provide additional updates as soon as possible. Right now, our priority is the health and safety of everyone on scene. Please stand by for further information.'
Explosion felt 21 miles away
A massive boom from the explosion was captured by Lobelville resident Cody Warren's Nest camera, which was at least 21 miles away from the plant.
Warren told WSMV that the ground shook as the explosion erupted.
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