Gas Explosion 1 Dead 5 Injured

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A gas explosion rocked the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia. A PGW worker was killed and five people are in critical condition.

Accroding to this report one of the injured is a fireman. I do know from friends that some residents were evacuated. This is a pretty busy Avenue and the fact that there were not more injuries is a miracle.

If not too much to ask please send prayers and positive vibes for those suffering. I have friends and extended family that live in the neighborhood.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/114178244.html?cmpid=15585797
 
Thank you, momtective so much.

Mark Keeley aged 19 was killed in the explosion. He hasn't even been with PGW for a year. His dad also works for PGW. Others are in critical condition.

Cars were flattened, a Chiropractor's entire building was just blown away. Thankfully he woke the man who lived upstairs and helped him out before the explosion.

On a personal level I have a friend whose windows all broke out. Another whose house shook so violently they thought they were done for. It's a very sad time for Tacony. Authorities say it will take months to figure what caused the explosion.

Warning the photograph is pretty frightening IMO.


http://www.philly.com/inquirer/loca...officials_investigate_the_gas-main_blast.html
 
My deepest prayers for all those affected by this tragedy. The pictures really tell the story of just how much this neighborhood was rocked by this. :(
 

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