Explosion in Bucks County

(The Center Square) – An afternoon explosion at a Bucks County nursing home has left two dead and several people potentially trapped Tuesday evening, according to officials.

The incident is being handled by emergency responders who say they are still in “rescue mode” using sonar and dogs to dig through rubble in the collapsed portion of the building.

Officials alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at the scene Tuesday night saying that reunification efforts are underway at a local high school for those whose family members have been identified.

They say the explosion happened minutes after concerns were raised about the smell of gas in the building. A second explosion then occurred while first responders were inside. A heroic scene unfolded with officers and paramedics rushing to carry residents to safety.

Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township is within state Rep. Davis’s district, who wrote on Facebook:

“I am deeply concerned by the reports of an explosion and fire at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township. My thoughts are with the r...