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Five Dead, At Least Three Missing In RM Palmer Chocolate Factory Explosion (UPDATE) Five Dead, At Least Three Missing In RM Palmer Chocolate Factory Explosion (UPDATE)
Five Dead, At Least Three Missing In RM Palmer Chocolate Factory Explosion (Update) Authorities confirmed five people dead with at least three more unaccounted for in the fiery explosion at West Reading's RM Palmer chocolate factory Friday, March 24. One person was found alive in the rubble on Friday night, officials said at a press conference Sunday morning, March 26. Two more people were found dead on Sunday morning, March 26, police said. Residents reported hearing the explosion around 5 p.m., bringing dozens of fire companies to the scene. At least ten victims were hospitalized at Reading Hospital, a spokesperson tells the New York Times. Videos circulating on social…

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