Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says

McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant Friday left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.

Humphreys Count Sheriff Chris Davis said it was one of the most devastating scenes he’s ever seen. He did not specify how many people were killed but referred to the 19 missing as “souls” and said officials were still speaking to family.