'It's heartbreaking' Locals react to explosion at General Dynamics facility near Camden

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ark. - Wednesday was chaotic for many in Calhoun County after officials said an explosion left two people injured and another missing.

Officials said the explosion happened at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems facility east of Camden, which produces and stores military munitions.

"They do everything they can, but something went wrong this morning," Calhoun County Judge Floyd Nutt said.

According to the company, two people were injured in the explosion and one is missing. Ouachita County Medical Center officials confirmed they treated one in their emergency room and transported another to the Camden Municipal Airport to be med-flighted to receive treatment outside of Arkansas.

"It's heartbreaking,” Calhoun County local Allison Stevens Gosselink said. “We're thinking about all those involved."