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At least 3 people killed and 4 still missing in West Reading chocolate factory explosion

The cause of the blast at the R.M. Palmer Co. remains unclear.

An explosion at the West Reading R.M. Palmer Co. killed at least 2 and 5 remain missing. Rescue workers, firefighters and police are now searching for people who are still missing on Saturday.
An explosion at the West Reading R.M. Palmer Co. killed at least 2 and 5 remain missing. Rescue workers, firefighters and police are now searching for people who are still missing on Saturday.Read moreTyger Williams / Staff Photographer