7 Dead In Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion

WEST READING, Pa. (CBS) -- The death toll now stands at seven after crews discovered two more people Sunday at the R.M. Palmer Company factory site in West Reading following an explosion.

Officials say there are no more missing people.

Earlier on Sunday morning, first responders working at the scene at 55 S. 2nd Avenue in West Reading found a fourth and fifth person who were dead.

"Crews are continuing their diligent effort in sifting through the debris in order to locate any additional individuals," West Reading police chief Wayne Holben said.

First responders worked with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, special equipment, and dogs to find anyone who was trapped.


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