House explodes in Pennsylvania, killing four, injuring two more
Four people were killed and two injured in a Pennsylvania home bombing on May 26, officials said. Writes about it NBC News.
In addition, two people are missing, said the head of the borough of Pottstown Justin Keller.
The explosion occurred around 20:00, its cause was not disclosed.
Keller said agencies on the scene included officials from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Fire Department.
The first 20 calls about the explosion came in at 07:XNUMX pm, said Todd Stiritz, a spokesman for the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety.
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Officials have not released the identities and ages of the four dead.
According to Keller, two victims were taken to district hospitals. Their condition has not been disclosed.
Footage from the scene shows flying debris littering the street.
Russell Knoll, who lives nearby, said he "heard a big explosion and thought it was a bomb." Another woman reported that the blast blew out her windows.
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School District Superintendent Steven Rodriguez said the blast "destroyed three houses" and urged local residents to stay away from the blast area.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to these families. When schools reopen, counselors and psychologists will support them,” he said in a message to parents.
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