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Investigators sift through wreckage of Pennsylvania nursing home after deadly explosion

Investigators sift through wreckage of Pennsylvania nursing home after deadly explosion

Summary

A nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, experienced a deadly explosion, resulting in at least two fatalities and some residents unaccounted for. Authorities suspect a gas leak might have caused the explosion but haven't confirmed it yet. Rescue efforts involved multiple emergency teams, and the investigation is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • A powerful explosion occurred at a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania.
  • At least two people died, and several residents are missing.
  • The explosion happened shortly after a utility crew checked a reported gas odor.
  • Rescue teams used search dogs and heavy equipment to find trapped residents.
  • PECO, the local gas utility, shut off gas and electricity to the facility after the blast.
  • Investigators are looking into whether a gas leak caused the explosion.
  • The nursing home had multiple safety violations cited by the Department of Health.
  • The facility recently affiliated with Saber Healthcare Group and had a poor health inspection rating from Medicare.
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