BUCKSNORT, Tenn. (WKRN) — One day after an explosion destroyed a Bucksnort manufacturing plant and left 18 people unaccounted for, officials are set to share an update on the ongoing investigation.
Emergency responders are set to speak in a press conference Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
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The explosion was reported Friday at approximately 7:50 a.m. at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant at the Hickman/Humphreys County line.
Humphreys County EMA Director Odell Poyner confirmed Friday that at least 18 employees inside the building remained unaccounted for. Officials initially said that 19 employees were unaccounted for, but one person was located safely at home.
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