An explosion at the RM Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania killed at least two people while several other were hospitalised. The site is located in Berks County.
As per CBS News Philadelphia, an explosion took place at about 5 PM on Friday. It was followed by a massive fire and thick smoke. The cause of the explosion is not confirmed yet. However, officials are investigating the possibility of a gas leak, abc6 reported.
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Several social media users are now trolling RM Palmer.
“Was RM Palmer involved in that whole ring?? I thought Hershey, Nestle and Mars were the ring leaders in that whole ring??” a Twitter user said.
“Hershey is like 70 miles from here. And apparently cocoa powder can clog equipment if not cleaned properly. My guess? Somebody cut corners cuz the RM Palmer Candy Company (the one that exploded) is in their “seasonal rush” making Easter Candy,” a second one tweeted.
The photos and videos of the explosion are being circulated on social media. Mayor Samantha Kaag said that the factory is in Berks County, about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
“It’s pretty leveled. Pretty scary,” Kaag added.
“Acknowledging the fact that the powerful explosion injured at least six people, I’m inclined to believe the cause of the blast was not due to the chocolate factory, but another factor,” a Twitter user said.
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“What could be in a chocolate factory that can cause that type explosion? There would need to be some additional explosives and accelerants for that type of explosion, wouldn’t you think? Another explosion in Biden’s America. Sorry to those hurt or killed for whatever reason,” another one added.
RM Palmer was founded in 1948 and about 850 people work there. Marty Palmer is the President and CEO of the company
“It has been a true pleasure to manage the Palmer Candy operation since joining at the age of 23. I am fortunate enough to be part of the fifth generation of Palmers actively owning and managing this amazing innovative company,” he is quoted on the website.
