BUCKSNORT, Tenn. (WSMV) - Emergency responders are searching for survivors after a fatal explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer in Hickman County on Friday morning. EN ESPAÑOL: Confirman “varios” muertos y desaparecidos tras explosión en fábrica de explosivos en Tennessee

Authorities confirmed that “multiple” are dead after a “massive” explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort just before 8 a.m.

Emergency officials are expected to give another update at about noon.

An official with Humphrey County Emergency Management said at least 19 are missing and multiple others have been hospitalized. Family members are asked by EMA officials to report to Gate 3.

Three patients with “minor injuries” from the explosion have been treated at TriStar medical facilities in Dicks

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