16 dead in US munitions factory explosion

Explosion at US Munitions Factory Kills 16

A massive explosion occurred at a military munitions plant in Tennessee, US, on 10 October, killing 16 people and completely levelling the Accurate Energetic Systems facility.

The cause of the blast remains under investigation by local authorities and officials from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and other agencies.

Officials from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and other government agencies are investigating the fatal incident.

There is concern about the absence of the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) on the scene, as the agency is in the process of being shut down.

Author's summary: Explosion at US munitions factory kills 16 people.

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