Crews continue to work around the clock to search for people in the debris. The police chief vowed: 'We will not rest until every single person affected by this tragedy has been accounted for.'
Deadly R.M. Palmer chocolate factory explosion in PennsylvaniaOne more person was found dead Sunday in what is left of the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, bringing the total number of dead to 5.
The body was found at 10:42 a.m. and confirmed dead by the Berks County Coroner, according to a news release from Borough Council President Ryan Lineaweaver. The plant on South Second Street in West Reading was the scene of a powerful explosion that destroyed the building and pushed a nearby apartment building ahead four feet.
Authorities are not identifying any of the dead. One person was found alive early Saturday morning. Two more people are missing and crews are continuing to work around the clock on rescue and recovery efforts. Borough officials indicated they planned a news conference to provide further updates at 9 p.m. Sunday.
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