Chocolate factory explosion: 2 dead, 1 alive found inside Pennsylvania rubble

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After an explosion at the RM Palmer Company chocolate factory in Berks County, Penn. on Friday, one person was found alive in the rubble as rescue efforts continued, local officials said in a Saturday morning news conference.

West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag said two people are confirmed dead, with rescue efforts underway for several people still missing.

First responders found one building of the company destroyed and an apartment building and church damaged.

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