WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (KUNA) -- A massive explosion at a U.S. Tennessee military munitions plant has left 18 people feared dead or missing late Friday, according to state security authorities.
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, which manufactures military munitions and demolition explosives, caused a mass detonation, the U.S. CNN news network reported.
The explosion, which left charred debris and mangled vehicles across a vast area, was felt as far as 15 miles away and scattered debris over half a square mile.
In a statement Friday evening, Accurate Energetic Systems called the blast at its facility a "tragic accident". (end) mt