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RM Palmer Factory Explosion Caused By Gas Leak From Cracked Pipe: NTSB RM Palmer Factory Explosion Caused By Gas Leak From Cracked Pipe: NTSB
RM Palmer Factory Explosion Caused By Gas Leak From Cracked Pipe: NTSB The deadly explosion at the RM Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading was the result of a fracture in an old natural gas pipe, according to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board.  The blast, which killed seven employees and laid waste to an entire borough block on March 24, was caused by natural gas "leaking from a DuPont Aldyl A service tee that was installed in 1982," NTSB said.  "UGI exposed and retired the service line that was connected to this service tee in 2021 when they relocated the natural gas meter from the basement to the exterior of Building 2," investi…

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Car Into Building Causes Gas Leak In York: Authorities Car Into Building Causes Gas Leak In York: Authorities
Car Into Building Causes Gas Leak In York: Authorities A car slammed into rowhomes in York causing a gas leak on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, authorities say.  The car hit three homes in the 200 block of Chestnut Street near Maple Avenue and North Pine Street at 2:19 p.m., according to emergency dispatch.  The front of the homes suffered some exterior damage, authorities say. Columba Gas came to the area and the leak is under control, authorities told Daily Voice.  The status of the driver is unknown.  Additional information has not been released.  Follow Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora