Authorities Name 16 Killed in Tennessee Plant Blast

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Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised
McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities on Monday identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week, as investigators promised a painstaking process to figure out what happened by tracking down pieces of evidence that may now be miles apart.

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The investigation into what caused a deadly explosion at Tennessee plant could last for days. Here’s what we know
Explosion kills all 16 people inside Tennessee explosives plant, sheriff says
Death Toll From Tennessee Munitions Blast Lowered to 16, Sheriff Says
Authorities have found no survivors after an explosion at a munitions factory in rural Tennessee on Friday, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis told a press conference on Saturday.

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Authorities identify 16 killed in Tennessee explosives factory blast
Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say
16 People Died in a Blast at a Tennessee Explosives Factory Early Friday, the Sheriff Says
“What we need right now is we need our communities to come together and understand that we’ve lost a lot of people,” he said.

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16 killed in Tennessee plant explosion remembered by community
Midland Reporter-Telegram · 1d
Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed

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