Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions

Authorities are investigating whether a gas leak was to blame for the twin blasts and fire, which caused a partial collapse.

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Emergency crews were called to the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol at about 14:00 local time (19:00 GMT) on Tuesday after receiving reports an initial explosion and an odour of gas, said fire chief Kevin Dippolito.

Crews evacuated people from the building, and just "15 to 30 seconds" after they left, there came a second explosion and a fire, Mr Dippolito added.

Authorities have suggested the cause could have been a gas leak, though their investigation is ongoing.

In a statement to US media, local gas firm PECO said the explosion occurred while its crews responded to reports of a gas smell. PECO said it was not yet known whether its gas or equipment was involved.