2 more victims found dead following West Reading chocolate factory explosion; 7 people killed

  • Source: WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia
  • Published: 03/26/2023 07:50 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Officials say two more people have been found dead following the devastating explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The two victims are believed to be the two people who were previously unaccounted for, officials said during a briefing Sunday night. In total, the explosion has claimed the lives of seven people. Their names have not been released at this time. During a briefing on March 26, 2023, officials confirmed two more bodies were found at the site of a West Reading chocolate factory explosion. The death toll stands at seven. The incident happened at approximately 5 p.m. Friday evening. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion coming from the candy factory, then saw flames shortly after. Kristen Wisniewski lives three blocks from the local and well-known chocolate company.



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