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One person was killed and another injured when the Kinematics Research plant in Oakland, Tennessee exploded around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Oakland Police Chief Rick Jewell said one person, an employee, was trapped in the plant after the explosion. Authorities later confirmed that person was killed.
A firefighter was also injured, and transported to a local hospital.
Witnesses reported hearing a series of explosions. Jeremy Heidt, a spokesman for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, said there also was a fire.
At 2:15 p.m., Jewell said munitions inside the plant were still exploding. A large plume of smoke was billowing from the plant.
The Kinematics Research plant is in the 190 block of Bowers Rd. According to its website, the company manufactures ammunition.
Investigators have not determine what caused the blast.
Oakland is about 30 miles northeast of Memphis.
