U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn expressed concern on X (formerly Twitter), writing that she and her office “are closely monitoring the explosion reported in Hickman County this morning and praying for those who are still missing.”
A Community in Mourning
The Deadly Explosion has left the tight-knit Tennessee community in shock, as emergency crews continue searching through the debris of what was once one of the state’s largest explosive manufacturing facilities. Officials have urged the public to refrain from posting unverified information about missing individuals as rescue and recovery operations continue.
For more information on the developing investigation, visit CNN and the New York Times coverage.
What We Know About the Explosion in Central Tennessee – The New York Times