On October 11, local time, U.S. Hampshire County Sheriff Davis said that as of now, an explosion at a military-industrial explosive plant has occurred."No survivors were found" at the scene of the accident, and at least 18 people were missing and feared to have been killed。
The explosion occurred during the morning work on 10 local time, with a strong power of 15 miles (approximately 24 kilometers) outside, local residents described "houses as being overthrown".
Officials said unstable chemicals were contained in the factory and controlled detonations would be carried out to prevent a secondary explosion.Search, rescue and investigation are still ongoingThe U.S. Tobacco Weapons and Explosives Administration (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been involved.
According to US media citing local officials,The explosion left 19 people missing, who may have died.(Central viewed journalist 曹健)