Two Dead, 20 Hospitalized After Gas Explosion at Nursing Home
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- At least three people were killed and 20 others were hurt after an apparent gas explosion led to a fire and partial building collapse at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon.
- The blast sent flames shooting out of the structure, leaving part of it collapsed and trapping people inside. Authorities conducted search and rescue operations for hours after the incident. A local state of emergency was also declared.
- Emergency responders faced challenges due to blocked access and structural instability, in addition to a second reported explosion during operations.
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PECO refuses to answer questions due to the investigation, per local news.
Staff and residents claim they smelled gas for weeks, and the management company says they reported a leak to PECO. However, the fire marshal confirmed that no one called 911 until after the explosion, which is unusual, as fire crews usually arrive first.
On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is testing the natural gas service line that runs from the street to the building, along with soil surrounding the facility, to determine the exact cause of the explosion, per local news reports.
PECO, the local gas company, stated that crews were called to the nursing home a few hours earlier after getting reports of a gas odor. They were on scene when the explosion occurred. It remains unconfirmed what caused the explosion.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were killed in the explosion. One of the fatally injured has been identified as Muthoni Nduthu, 52, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the facility.
20 people were hospitalized following the blast.
An update from CBS Philadelphia has confirmed another person has been found dead inside the structure, bringing the total to three killed.
Bristol Township has declared a local State of Emergency following the explosion, per Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Those attempting to locate or receive information about a family member or loved one should contact Lower Bucks Hospital or call 215-785-9200.
Authorities believe that everyone has been accounted for as of Tuesday night but are continuing their search, per a report from 6ABC. The report also states that three people have died.
At least 18 people were hospitalized, per a report from 6ABC.
Authorities believe that five people remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, per Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
The number of injured people has not been provided.
A portion of the building has collapsed.
An update from NBC 10 has confirmed two people were killed in the explosion and subsequent fire at the facility.
Firefighters transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters are diverting water from the inside of the building.
Six people are trapped on the second floor. Medics need help to remove them.
Ten people are reportedly trapped on the second floor.
Multiple people are injured at the corner of Apple Rd and Old Orchard Ln.
Eight people are wounded and walking, and four people need medical care.
Firefighters said people are drowning in the basement and requested an immediate shutoff.
Video shows heavy smoke rising from the scene.
Multiple vehicles are blocking first responder access.
Firefighters are concerned that the building will collapse further.
Two people are stuck under the debris. One person is in cardiac arrest, per medics.
Bensalem crews and Bristol Township emergency teams are responding to a building fire and explosion. The scene commander called for more firefighters, specialized equipment for building collapses, and several ambulances to treat many injured people.
Multiple people are reportedly injured, per Samdesk sources.
Firefighters transmitted a second alarm after a reported gas explosion at a nursing home, per Samdesk sources.
Incident reported at 905 Tower Rd.
PECO refuses to answer questions due to the investigation, per local news.
Staff and residents claim they smelled gas for weeks, and the management company says they reported a leak to PECO. However, the fire marshal confirmed that no one called 911 until after the explosion, which is unusual, as fire crews usually arrive first.
On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is testing the natural gas service line that runs from the street to the building, along with soil surrounding the facility, to determine the exact cause of the explosion, per local news reports.
PECO, the local gas company, stated that crews were called to the nursing home a few hours earlier after getting reports of a gas odor. They were on scene when the explosion occurred. It remains unconfirmed what caused the explosion.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were killed in the explosion. One of the fatally injured has been identified as Muthoni Nduthu, 52, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the facility.
20 people were hospitalized following the blast.
An update from CBS Philadelphia has confirmed another person has been found dead inside the structure, bringing the total to three killed.
Bristol Township has declared a local State of Emergency following the explosion, per Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Those attempting to locate or receive information about a family member or loved one should contact Lower Bucks Hospital or call 215-785-9200.
Authorities believe that everyone has been accounted for as of Tuesday night but are continuing their search, per a report from 6ABC. The report also states that three people have died.
At least 18 people were hospitalized, per a report from 6ABC.
Authorities believe that five people remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, per Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
The number of injured people has not been provided.
A portion of the building has collapsed.
An update from NBC 10 has confirmed two people were killed in the explosion and subsequent fire at the facility.
Firefighters transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters are diverting water from the inside of the building.
Six people are trapped on the second floor. Medics need help to remove them.
Ten people are reportedly trapped on the second floor.
Multiple people are injured at the corner of Apple Rd and Old Orchard Ln.
Eight people are wounded and walking, and four people need medical care.
Firefighters said people are drowning in the basement and requested an immediate shutoff.
Video shows heavy smoke rising from the scene.
Multiple vehicles are blocking first responder access.
Firefighters are concerned that the building will collapse further.
Two people are stuck under the debris. One person is in cardiac arrest, per medics.
Bensalem crews and Bristol Township emergency teams are responding to a building fire and explosion. The scene commander called for more firefighters, specialized equipment for building collapses, and several ambulances to treat many injured people.
Multiple people are reportedly injured, per Samdesk sources.
Firefighters transmitted a second alarm after a reported gas explosion at a nursing home, per Samdesk sources.
Incident reported at 905 Tower Rd.
PECO refuses to answer questions due to the investigation, per local news.
Staff and residents claim they smelled gas for weeks, and the management company says they reported a leak to PECO. However, the fire marshal confirmed that no one called 911 until after the explosion, which is unusual, as fire crews usually arrive first.
On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is testing the natural gas service line that runs from the street to the building, along with soil surrounding the facility, to determine the exact cause of the explosion, per local news reports.
PECO, the local gas company, stated that crews were called to the nursing home a few hours earlier after getting reports of a gas odor. They were on scene when the explosion occurred. It remains unconfirmed what caused the explosion.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were killed in the explosion. One of the fatally injured has been identified as Muthoni Nduthu, 52, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the facility.
20 people were hospitalized following the blast.
An update from CBS Philadelphia has confirmed another person has been found dead inside the structure, bringing the total to three killed.
Bristol Township has declared a local State of Emergency following the explosion, per Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Those attempting to locate or receive information about a family member or loved one should contact Lower Bucks Hospital or call 215-785-9200.
Authorities believe that everyone has been accounted for as of Tuesday night but are continuing their search, per a report from 6ABC. The report also states that three people have died.
At least 18 people were hospitalized, per a report from 6ABC.
Authorities believe that five people remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, per Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
The number of injured people has not been provided.
A portion of the building has collapsed.
An update from NBC 10 has confirmed two people were killed in the explosion and subsequent fire at the facility.
Firefighters transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters are diverting water from the inside of the building.
Six people are trapped on the second floor. Medics need help to remove them.
Ten people are reportedly trapped on the second floor.
Multiple people are injured at the corner of Apple Rd and Old Orchard Ln.
Eight people are wounded and walking, and four people need medical care.
Firefighters said people are drowning in the basement and requested an immediate shutoff.
Video shows heavy smoke rising from the scene.
Multiple vehicles are blocking first responder access.
Firefighters are concerned that the building will collapse further.
Two people are stuck under the debris. One person is in cardiac arrest, per medics.
Bensalem crews and Bristol Township emergency teams are responding to a building fire and explosion. The scene commander called for more firefighters, specialized equipment for building collapses, and several ambulances to treat many injured people.
Multiple people are reportedly injured, per Samdesk sources.
Firefighters transmitted a second alarm after a reported gas explosion at a nursing home, per Samdesk sources.
Incident reported at 905 Tower Rd.
PECO refuses to answer questions due to the investigation, per local news.
Staff and residents claim they smelled gas for weeks, and the management company says they reported a leak to PECO. However, the fire marshal confirmed that no one called 911 until after the explosion, which is unusual, as fire crews usually arrive first.
On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is testing the natural gas service line that runs from the street to the building, along with soil surrounding the facility, to determine the exact cause of the explosion, per local news reports.
PECO, the local gas company, stated that crews were called to the nursing home a few hours earlier after getting reports of a gas odor. They were on scene when the explosion occurred. It remains unconfirmed what caused the explosion.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were killed in the explosion. One of the fatally injured has been identified as Muthoni Nduthu, 52, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the facility.
20 people were hospitalized following the blast.
An update from CBS Philadelphia has confirmed another person has been found dead inside the structure, bringing the total to three killed.
Bristol Township has declared a local State of Emergency following the explosion, per Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Those attempting to locate or receive information about a family member or loved one should contact Lower Bucks Hospital or call 215-785-9200.
Authorities believe that everyone has been accounted for as of Tuesday night but are continuing their search, per a report from 6ABC. The report also states that three people have died.
At least 18 people were hospitalized, per a report from 6ABC.
Authorities believe that five people remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, per Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
The number of injured people has not been provided.
A portion of the building has collapsed.
An update from NBC 10 has confirmed two people were killed in the explosion and subsequent fire at the facility.
Firefighters transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters are diverting water from the inside of the building.
Six people are trapped on the second floor. Medics need help to remove them.
Ten people are reportedly trapped on the second floor.
Multiple people are injured at the corner of Apple Rd and Old Orchard Ln.
Eight people are wounded and walking, and four people need medical care.
Firefighters said people are drowning in the basement and requested an immediate shutoff.
Video shows heavy smoke rising from the scene.
Multiple vehicles are blocking first responder access.
Firefighters are concerned that the building will collapse further.
Two people are stuck under the debris. One person is in cardiac arrest, per medics.
Bensalem crews and Bristol Township emergency teams are responding to a building fire and explosion. The scene commander called for more firefighters, specialized equipment for building collapses, and several ambulances to treat many injured people.
Multiple people are reportedly injured, per Samdesk sources.
Firefighters transmitted a second alarm after a reported gas explosion at a nursing home, per Samdesk sources.
Incident reported at 905 Tower Rd.
PECO refuses to answer questions due to the investigation, per local news.
Staff and residents claim they smelled gas for weeks, and the management company says they reported a leak to PECO. However, the fire marshal confirmed that no one called 911 until after the explosion, which is unusual, as fire crews usually arrive first.
On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is testing the natural gas service line that runs from the street to the building, along with soil surrounding the facility, to determine the exact cause of the explosion, per local news reports.
PECO, the local gas company, stated that crews were called to the nursing home a few hours earlier after getting reports of a gas odor. They were on scene when the explosion occurred. It remains unconfirmed what caused the explosion.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were killed in the explosion. One of the fatally injured has been identified as Muthoni Nduthu, 52, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the facility.
20 people were hospitalized following the blast.
An update from CBS Philadelphia has confirmed another person has been found dead inside the structure, bringing the total to three killed.
Bristol Township has declared a local State of Emergency following the explosion, per Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Those attempting to locate or receive information about a family member or loved one should contact Lower Bucks Hospital or call 215-785-9200.
Authorities believe that everyone has been accounted for as of Tuesday night but are continuing their search, per a report from 6ABC. The report also states that three people have died.
At least 18 people were hospitalized, per a report from 6ABC.
Authorities believe that five people remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, per Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro.
The number of injured people has not been provided.
A portion of the building has collapsed.
An update from NBC 10 has confirmed two people were killed in the explosion and subsequent fire at the facility.
Firefighters transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters are diverting water from the inside of the building.
Six people are trapped on the second floor. Medics need help to remove them.
Ten people are reportedly trapped on the second floor.
Multiple people are injured at the corner of Apple Rd and Old Orchard Ln.
Eight people are wounded and walking, and four people need medical care.
Firefighters said people are drowning in the basement and requested an immediate shutoff.
Video shows heavy smoke rising from the scene.
Multiple vehicles are blocking first responder access.
Firefighters are concerned that the building will collapse further.
Two people are stuck under the debris. One person is in cardiac arrest, per medics.
Bensalem crews and Bristol Township emergency teams are responding to a building fire and explosion. The scene commander called for more firefighters, specialized equipment for building collapses, and several ambulances to treat many injured people.
Multiple people are reportedly injured, per Samdesk sources.
Firefighters transmitted a second alarm after a reported gas explosion at a nursing home, per Samdesk sources.
Incident reported at 905 Tower Rd.
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This place should’ve been closed a long time ago. I worked there many years ago and it was a disgrace. They had a smoking facility inside of the dining room closed in where residence would smoke inside it was a state facility and it was run by people that just did the work and didn’t care about patients. I worked for an agency at that facility, but at the end our agency had to cancel them because they weren’t getting paid.. The facility is around an area where drugs were sold. The street lights were shot up and very scary at night time when we were getting picked up by our Transportation. I hated going there poor care for the residence and basically the staff just really didn’t care about the patients. They were just basically there for the money.
@charlotteUser1925800007 they know… a lot of nursing homes are like this :(
I can tell a lot of immature children have this app. This is very sad news RIP to all the souls lost 🕊️
@LosAngelesUser453509007 the most immature. This app is worse than Reddit and that’s saying a lot
My condolences to the family and friends of the victims
Prayers for everyone! Sorry this the families that have lost loved ones! May they rest in peace!
This place should’ve been closed a long time ago. I worked there many years ago and it was a disgrace. They had a smoking facility inside of the dining room closed in where residence would smoke inside it was a state facility and it was run by people that just did the work and didn’t care about patients. I worked for an agency at that facility, but at the end our agency had to cancel them because they weren’t getting paid.. The facility is around an area where drugs were sold. The street lights were shot up and very scary at night time when we were getting picked up by our Transportation. I hated going there poor care for the residence and basically the staff just really didn’t care about the patients. They were just basically there for the money.
@charlotteUser1925800007 they know… a lot of nursing homes are like this :(
I can tell a lot of immature children have this app. This is very sad news RIP to all the souls lost 🕊️
@LosAngelesUser453509007 the most immature. This app is worse than Reddit and that’s saying a lot
My condolences to the family and friends of the victims
Prayers for everyone! Sorry this the families that have lost loved ones! May they rest in peace!
This place should’ve been closed a long time ago. I worked there many years ago and it was a disgrace. They had a smoking facility inside of the dining room closed in where residence would smoke inside it was a state facility and it was run by people that just did the work and didn’t care about patients. I worked for an agency at that facility, but at the end our agency had to cancel them because they weren’t getting paid.. The facility is around an area where drugs were sold. The street lights were shot up and very scary at night time when we were getting picked up by our Transportation. I hated going there poor care for the residence and basically the staff just really didn’t care about the patients. They were just basically there for the money.
@charlotteUser1925800007 they know… a lot of nursing homes are like this :(
I can tell a lot of immature children have this app. This is very sad news RIP to all the souls lost 🕊️
@LosAngelesUser453509007 the most immature. This app is worse than Reddit and that’s saying a lot
My condolences to the family and friends of the victims
Prayers for everyone! Sorry this the families that have lost loved ones! May they rest in peace!
This place should’ve been closed a long time ago. I worked there many years ago and it was a disgrace. They had a smoking facility inside of the dining room closed in where residence would smoke inside it was a state facility and it was run by people that just did the work and didn’t care about patients. I worked for an agency at that facility, but at the end our agency had to cancel them because they weren’t getting paid.. The facility is around an area where drugs were sold. The street lights were shot up and very scary at night time when we were getting picked up by our Transportation. I hated going there poor care for the residence and basically the staff just really didn’t care about the patients. They were just basically there for the money.
@charlotteUser1925800007 they know… a lot of nursing homes are like this :(
I can tell a lot of immature children have this app. This is very sad news RIP to all the souls lost 🕊️
@LosAngelesUser453509007 the most immature. This app is worse than Reddit and that’s saying a lot
My condolences to the family and friends of the victims
Prayers for everyone! Sorry this the families that have lost loved ones! May they rest in peace!
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This place should’ve been closed a long time ago. I worked there many years ago and it was a disgrace. They had a smoking facility inside of the dining room closed in where residence would smoke inside it was a state facility and it was run by people that just did the work and didn’t care about patients. I worked for an agency at that facility, but at the end our agency had to cancel them because they weren’t getting paid.. The facility is around an area where drugs were sold. The street lights were shot up and very scary at night time when we were getting picked up by our Transportation. I hated going there poor care for the residence and basically the staff just really didn’t care about the patients. They were just basically there for the money.
@charlotteUser1925800007 they know… a lot of nursing homes are like this :(
I can tell a lot of immature children have this app. This is very sad news RIP to all the souls lost 🕊️
@LosAngelesUser453509007 the most immature. This app is worse than Reddit and that’s saying a lot
My condolences to the family and friends of the victims
Prayers for everyone! Sorry this the families that have lost loved ones! May they rest in peace!