An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five missing, but authorities said one person was found alive in the rubble.
on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.
“It’s pretty leveled,” Mayor Samantha Kaag said of the explosion site. “The building in the front, with the church and the apartments, the explosion was so big that it moved that building four feet forward.” Eight people were taken to Reading Hospital on Friday evening, Tower Health spokeswoman Jessica Bezler said. Two were admitted in fair condition and five were being treated and would be released, she said in an email. One patient was transferred to another facility, but Bezler provided no further details.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sunshine Thursday, Friday; Severe Potential Friday Night - Alabama NewsTemperatures surge into the low and mid 80s Thursday afternoon and the sky remains mainly sunny. Thursday night remains mild with lows near 60°, while low clouds and fog likely develop again.
Read more »
Sunshine Friday, Severe Storms Possible Friday Night - Alabama NewsSevere storms remain possible Friday night through early Saturday morning. However, the severe risk area and risk level from the storm prediction center has decreased since Thursday's outlook.
Read more »
Pennsylvania chocolate factory explodes, killing 5 people, 6 still missingAn explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed five people and left six...
Read more »
19 dead as 'destructive' tornado, storms batter Mississippi, officials sayMore than a dozen people have died after a 'destructive' tornado and strong thunderstorms swept through Mississippi, officials say.
Read more »
5 dead, 6 missing after chocolate factory explodes in PennsylvaniaAt least two people are dead and five missing after an explosion at a Berks County candy factory in Pennsylvania, according to local officials.
Read more »