Rm Palmer News

tragedy2 years ago•4 min saved

Deadly Explosion Rocks Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory

An explosion at the RM Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, Berks County, has resulted in five fatalities and two people still unaccounted for. The explosion destroyed one building and damaged another, with nine people initially unaccounted for. Reading Hospital received 10 patients, with one transferred to Lehigh Valley Hospital and another to Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. The cause of the blast is still under investigation.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

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community-support2 years ago•1 min saved

Community gathers to honor victims of R.M. Palmer candy factory explosion.

R.M. Palmer employees will gather at American Diner in West Reading and release balloons for the victims of the recent explosion. American Diner is donating all of its profits to the West Reading Fire Department to support first responders.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

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tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Deadly Explosion Rocks Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory, Leaves Several Missing

An explosion at R.M. Palmer Factory in Pennsylvania has left three people dead and several others wounded. The blast caused significant destruction, leveling R.M. Palmer's Building 2 and causing damage to Building 1. The company has offered condolences to those who lost loved ones in the fatal accident. Recovery efforts are still underway as rescue workers on the scene search for survivors. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited the explosion site Saturday, pledging resources for first responders to continue the rescue effort.

via Fox News|

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tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Deadly Explosion at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Leaves Multiple Casualties and Missing Persons

An explosion at R.M. Palmer Factory in Pennsylvania has left three people dead and several others wounded. The blast caused significant destruction, leveling R.M. Palmer's Building 2 and causing damage to Building 1. The company has offered condolences to those who lost loved ones in the fatal accident. Recovery efforts are still underway as rescue workers on the scene search for survivors. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited the explosion site Saturday, pledging resources for first responders to continue the rescue effort.

via Fox News|

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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Explosion at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Leaves Multiple Casualties and Missing Workers

An explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, has killed five people and left six missing. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The factory specializes in Easter chocolate production and employs 850 people. The area is a blue dot in a red state, and 20% of the population works in healthcare. Reading Hospital received eight patients, one of whom was transferred to another hospital, two are in fair condition, and the others have been discharged.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

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