Authorities Identify Remains of 14 of 16 Victims in Tennessee Explosion
- A massive explosion occurred at a Tennessee explosives plant that makes military munitions, killing 16 people.
- Authorities have identified the remains of 14 of the 16 victims using rapid DNA testing, with victims ranging from 25 to 60 years old.
- The plant had previously been fined $7,200 by federal regulators for safety violations related to protective equipment and training.
69 Articles
69 Articles
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KTLO) - Thanks to Rapid DNA technology, investigators were able to identify the 14 victims who died in a Tennessee explosion without a lab. The post Tennessee Investigators Use Technology to Identify Explosion Victims appeared first on KRDO.
Authorities ID 14 victims in McEwen plant explosion, investigation continues
Rapid DNA testing has identified 14 of 16 victims in the McEwen, Tennessee explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems. ATF remains on site, collecting evidence amid potential severe weather.
14 of the 16 individuals lost in Tennessee plant explosion identified
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — It’s been nearly a week since a community was rocked by an explosion that killed 16 at Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Ages of individuals said to be missing after Tennessee plant explosion released Wednesday evening, officials from the Hickman and Humphreys County Sheriff’s Departments as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) held a news conference to provide an updat…
Authorities identify remains of 14 victims from horrific Tennessee plant explosion
At a news conference, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation positively identified 14 of the victims in the explosion Friday at the plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium



























