Video: Deadly Explosion Hits Pennsylvania Nursing Home, At Least Two Lose Lives

Pennsylvania: A powerful explosion occurred at around 2:15 pm on Tuesday at a nursing home named Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. The explosion was so strong that part of the building fell down and a massive fire broke out. Officials say that it is believed to be a blast caused by gas leakage. 

Are people trapped, and how is the rescue going?

There were reports of several elderly residents and staff trapped inside as the building collapsed following the explosion. Emergency teams, such as the fire brigade and police, immediately reached the spot and started rescue operations. People were found trapped on stairs, floors, and in high places, and many were rescued safely. 

Developing story: Explosion and fire at Silverlake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Mass casualties suspected. pic.twitter.com/W9IAS676HC

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How many deaths and injuries have occurred?

Local authorities have confirmed that at least two people have been killed and several others injured. Some people are still reported missing, and rescue operations are underway to locate them.

Why is this incident more serious?

Immediately before the explosion, some people reported feeling the smell of gas, only after which the gas workers were called. Due to the explosion, the first part of the building collapsed, and smoke spread in huge quantities, making rescue difficult. 

GAS EXPLOSION AT PENNSYLVANIA NURSING HOME:

- Silverlake Nursing Home
- Bristol, PA
- Major damage, fire seen
- Several casualties reported
- Several people trapped
- Rescue operations continue pic.twitter.com/3lC7AddWLm

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Are questions being raised regarding security and inspection?

The nursing home had previously been found to have poor ratings in health inspections, raising questions about whether there was adequate security and maintenance. Now investigators are looking into the exact cause of the explosion and the construction and maintenance standards of the facility. 

What has been the response from local officials and the community?

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and local officials remain at the scene and are appealing for assistance to those affected. People from the community are also helping in the rescue efforts, and officials have requested people from nearby areas to maintain distance so that emergency services can work without interruption.

Along with this, the administration has summoned necessary documents and security records from the management of the nursing home so that it can be found out whether any negligence was done. Officials say that after the completion of the investigation, strict action will be taken against the culprits, and new security instructions can also be issued to ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.