2 dead, 21 injured, others missing after explosion at Bucks County nursing home

BRISTOL TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Two people are dead after an apparent gas explosion collapsed part of a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving an unknown number of people trapped in the rubble.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the two deaths at a news conference Tuesday evening. Rescuers believe five people remain unaccounted for, Shapiro said, but he cautioned that the numbers remain preliminary.

Action News has also learned that at least 21 people were sent to various hospitals. The extent of their injuries remain unclear. ---More...

Bristol Township, PA: Explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, caused a partial collapse & massive fire.

Multiple victims reported, several trapped; 3rd alarm response. No injury count or cause confirmed yet. Rescue ongoing. pic.twitter.com/1kxZtEMxCa

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Bristol Township, PA: Explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, caused a partial collapse & massive fire.

Multiple victims reported, several trapped; 3rd alarm response. No injury count or cause confirmed yet. Rescue ongoing.