A catastrophic explosion at an explosives manufacturing plant in Tennessee has left multiple people dead or missing, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, located in the Bucksnort area of Hickman County. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, with the local sheriff’s office confirming the explosion on social media. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis described the blast as ‘very devastating,’ noting that it completely engulfed one of the facility’s buildings. While the exact number of fatalities remains unconfirmed, Sheriff Davis acknowledged ‘some’ deaths and reported that several individuals are still unaccounted for. Authorities have secured the area but warned of potential smaller explosions. Accurate Energetic Systems, established in 1980, has yet to comment on the incident. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.