Coverage dated March 24, 2023 to March 29, 2023

7 victims killed in PA chocolate factory explosion identified

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

The National Transportation Safety Board is examining a natural gas pipeline for fractures and other damage as they gather evidence on the cause of last week's explosion, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Multiple people killed, several missing in explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory

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    7 victims killed in PA chocolate factory explosion identified

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Reports & sources

32 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Explosion destroys Pennsylvania chocolate factory, killing two (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Nine people injured in blast at West Reading plant known for manufacturing chocolate Easter bunnies

  2. CBS News

    Multiple people killed, several missing in explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Video from the scene showed flames and black smoke billowing hundreds of feet into the air.

  3. KAGS Bryan

    Casualties mount in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion (opens KAGS Bryan)

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    KAGS Bryan's feed description

    Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the explosion Friday night at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania.

  4. The Hill

    All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said. West Reading Mayo…

  5. KVIA El Paso

    7 killed in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    WEST READING, Pennsylvania--- The death toll from last week's explosion at a Pennsylvania candy factory is now seven. At a press conference Sunday night, West Reading Police announced all missing people are now accounted for, including two bodies found over the weekend.

  6. BizPac Review

    More bodies found after chocolate factory explosion kills seven (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    An explosion at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory left at least seven dead and injured as rescue crews worked throughout the weekend to locate all the missing. […]

  7. CBS News

    Fifth person found dead in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion, mayor says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rescue crews pulled the fourth and fifth victims from debris Sunday morning, officials said. At least two people remain missing.

  8. Fox News

    Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion kills seven after two more bodies found (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag said two more bodies have been found in the rubble of the R.M. chocolate factory, bringing the total number of victims to seven.

  9. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion: What we know about the victims (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Days after the deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading, the county coroner has begun identifying victims of the tragedy that has rocked the town and state.

  10. Washington Examiner

    All Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    All seven victims in Friday's chocolate factory explosion in a small Pennsylvania town have been recovered.

  11. Fortune

    Explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory kills 7 (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The explosion occurred at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

  12. 6ABC Philadelphia

    2 victims identified following West Reading chocolate factory explosion; 7 people killed (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Officials have identified two of the victims who were found dead following the devastating explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading, Pennsylvania.

  13. Latin Times

    Explosion At Chocolate Factory In Pennsylvania Leaves 7 Dead (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Tower Heath had stated that 10 patients from the incident were treated at its hospital in West Reading.

  14. Wfmy News 2

    Jumbled wreckage complicates chocolate factory blast probe (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    With the recovery effort now over, attention has turned to identifying the cause of a deadly explosion at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory.

  15. Charleston Gazette-Mail

    Search on for missing in deadly chocolate factory explosion (opens Charleston Gazette-Mail)

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    Charleston Gazette-Mail's feed description

    An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed three people and left four missing, but authorities say one person was found alive in the rubble. West Reading Borough

  16. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Coroner's Office to Reveal Names of All 7 Victims Killed in Chocolate Factory Explosion (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Berks County coroner's office will reveal the names of all seven of the victims killed in an explosion at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory.

  17. Philadelphia Inquirer

    All 7 victims have been identified in the massive chocolate factory explosion in West Reading (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating and called the incident a natural gas explosion and fire.

  18. ABC 7 Chicago

    7 victims killed in PA chocolate factory explosion identified (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    The National Transportation Safety Board is examining a natural gas pipeline for fractures and other damage as they gather evidence on the cause of last week's explosion, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

  19. The Brunswick News

    All 7 victims have been identified in massive chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA — The Berks County Coroner's Office on Wednesday released the names of the remaining victims of the explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading that killed

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