Police call explosion at nursing home near Philadelphia ‘mass casualty incident’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressDecember 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM

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An explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare center, a nursing home in Bristol Township near Philadelphia, occurred around 2:17 PM, causing a partial building collapse and prompting a large emergency response. Authorities have declared it a "mass casualty incident" with reports of injuries and individuals trapped inside. The cause of the explosion is currently unclear, though a gas explosion is suspected. Investigators from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission are en route to the scene. Nearby Truman High School is being prepared as a reunification center for evacuees. The 174-bed facility is under investigation, and the situation remains active.

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Tina Davis 40% Josh Shapiro 50% Bristol Township ×260% Pennsylvania ×270% Philadelphia ×280%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Philadelphia

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