Fatal Explosion at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Leaves Multiple Dead and Missing
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Five people have died and six others are missing after an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania. One person was found alive in the debris, and eight others were taken to the hospital. The cause of the explosion is believed to be a gas leak and is currently under investigation. The R.M. Palmer Company, known for its seasonal products, is one of the country's largest confectioners with 850 employees.
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