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Explosion at Philadelphia-area nursing home kills at least two

At least two people were killed and others are missing after an explosion at a nursing home near Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said a gas leak is believed to be the cause.


Explosion at Philadelphia-area nursing home kills at least two

At least two people were killed and others are missing after an explosion on Tuesday at a nursing home near Philadelphia in the United States, Pennsylvania's governor announced. Governor Josh Shapiro said on Tuesday that at least two people were killed in an explosion at a nursing home near Philadelphia. At a press conference, he added that investigators believe a "gas leak" caused the explosion, and that the investigation is ongoing. Shapiro described the explosion as "catastrophic," noting that authorities are trying to confirm the number of casualties and injured.