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A potential gasoline leak has brought about an explosion at a nursing house in Pennsylvania leaving residents trapped, based on reviews.

The explosion occurred Tuesday earlier than 3 p.m. ET on the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, about half-hour northeast of Philadelphia.

“We understand that there are people trapped inside,” mentioned Ruth Miller, a Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency spokesperson, per the Associated Press.

Emergency crews raced to the nursing house to seek for individuals who could have gone lacking within the blast. Video footage from native retailers, together with Levittown Now, confirmed cop vehicles, ambulances and fireplace vehicles with flashing lights.

WPVI’s cameras confirmed flames and black smoke billowing from the nursing house. There was structural injury to the constructing, together with blown out home windows and a roof that had collapsed.

The Upper Makefield Township Police Department has referred to as the explosion a “mass casualty incident.”

“Please avoid that area of Bucks County as there is a large emergency personnel response,” the division wrote on Facebook.

Lieutenant Sean Cosgrove with Bristol Township police instructed Levittown Now that residents have been evacuated by emergency crews, workers and even bystanders.

It’s unclear how many individuals have been injured within the fiery blast or what brought about the explosion.

“I do not know if everyone is accounted for or not yet,” the officer mentioned. “I’m not aware of any critical injuries but there definitely were injuries.”

The Independent has reached out to the Bristol Township police and fireplace departments in addition to the Upper Makefield Township Police Department for remark.

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican who represents Bristol Township mentioned he has been briefed on the explosion.

“My team and I are in direct communication with local officials and emergency responders, and we are closely monitoring developments as authorities work to secure the scene and care for those affected. We will continue to stay engaged and share updates as more verified information becomes available.

“For everyone’s safety, I urge you to please avoid the area. Please also join me in praying for the safety of the residents of the nursing home, the dedicated staff who care for them, and our brave first responders who rushed to the scene and ran toward danger without hesitation,” the congressman wrote on X.

Conservative commentator Nick Sortor reacted to the explosion, writing, “So sad to see this happen so close to Christmas. Prayers up!”

“This is just terrible. Please pray,” Benny Johnson, one other MAGA influencer, wrote.

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