Rock Quarry Explosion in Franklin

THE FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS DISPATCHED TO AN EXPLOSION AROUND 1 PM WEDNESDAY AT THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY ROCK QUARRY NEAR DOWN’S BOULEVARD AND COLUMBIA AVENUE. FRANKLIN FIRE MARSHAL ANDY KING SAID THE BLAST WAS PLANNED BUT WAS MUCH LARGER THAN EXPECTED. HE SAID THE VIBRATION WAS WIDESPREAD AND FELT THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN AND COOL SPRINGS. IF YOU NEED TO REPORT DAMAGE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 615-794-2513.  THE TENNESSEE STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT.

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