Two dead, nine missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

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Two people were dead and nine missing after an explosion ripped through a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, on Friday, officials said...

Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion: The blast sent flames, smoke, dust and debris skyward...

The tragedy struck the R.M. Palmer Company, which says on its website it has been making candy since 1948, specializing in seasonal items for Easter, Halloween and Valentine's Day..

The cause remained under investigation, although officials ruled out a continuing danger to the area, Holden said.. Besides the two dead and nine missing, several more people were injured, Holden said..

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