At least 5 people died in a huge explosion that happened yesterday Friday 24.3.2023 at the RM Palmer Company factory in West Redding, a city located 100 kilometers northwest of Philadelphia, while 6 people are missing.

Rescue crews are still searching the ruins for survivors, emergency services said, and seven people have been taken to area hospitals.

An investigation will determine the causes of the accident, which, according to initial data, is due to a gas leak.

The explosion was recorded by a security camera in a building that was close to the factory and the images are shocking.

RM Palmer Company was founded in 1948 and employs 850 people.