Two people have died and several are reported missing following an explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania, USA.

A devastating explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon in a nursing home near Philadelphia, resulting in the death of at least two people and leaving several others missing. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the incident, stating that approximately 15 residents were evacuated. The explosion, which took place at 2:19 PM local time, caused significant structural damage, and firefighters detected a strong smell of natural gas upon arrival.

After the initial evacuation, a second explosion occurred, causing a fire, but firefighters managed to control the flames. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the explosion.