Massive explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory kills five, leaves two missing

By Heather Hunter

Published March 25, 2023 3:18pm ET

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Massive explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory kills five, leaves two missing — Five people were killed in a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, on Friday. Following the large explosion, a fire broke out at the RM Palmer Company. Thick smoke filled the air, and debris covered the nearby streets. Reading, PA. A chocolate factory has blown up. Police: 2 dead, 9 unaccounted […]

Five people were killed in a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, on Friday.

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