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"This is a very, very tragic moment for this community," Gov. Josh Shapiro said. At least two people are dead following a "catastrophic" explosion at a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania, officials ...

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — A thunderous explosion Tuesday at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia killed at least two people, collapsed part of the building, sent fire shooting out and left people ...

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An explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania has left at least two people dead as rescue crews rush to find victims or survivors of the fiery blast. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said at a news ...