US EditionShocked Middle TN Community Gathers in Prayer After Explosion Kills 16
Authorities continue a cautious investigation into the cause of the explosion that destroyed an AES facility, with 16 workers presumed dead and no survivors found, officials said.
- A munitions explosion at AES in Hickman County on Oct. 10 destroyed part of the facility and killed all 16 workers inside.
- Officials say the cause remains undetermined and foul play has not been ruled out as the ATF National Response Team, bomb technicians, chemists, drones and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency conduct a methodical investigation.
- Search teams are processing the scene foot by foot using rapid DNA and controlled detonations; more than 300 search personnel have covered every square inch with no survivors, Sheriff Chris Davis said.
- In the days after the blast, local churches and towns held vigils drawing about 400 people, and Humphreys County Schools with Centerstone therapists will offer counseling starting Monday.
- Gov. Bill Lee said the probe could stretch for months after touring the site and meeting families, while ATF and investigative teams aim to determine criminal responsibility or lessons learned.
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