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16 Killed as Explosion Destroys Tennessee Explosives Factory

HeadlineOct 13, 2025

In Tennessee, investigators say 16 people are confirmed dead following a massive explosion at a munitions plant on Friday. The blast left the rural factory in ruins and rattled homes more than 15 miles away. The cause of the disaster is under investigation. The Accurate Energetic Systems plant was under federal contract to produce bulk explosives and landmines for the U.S. Army and Navy.

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