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Eugene White, 44, and Kristina Matuzsan, 32, were injured and. Multiple people injured after crash in Kensington. Justin Heinze , Patch Staff Posted Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 10:43 am ET 2 People Killed, Several Trapped In Rubble In Pottstown House Explosion, Officials SayTwo people were killed and several others were trapped after a home in Pottstown was leveled by an explosion. POTTSTOWN - A 47-year-old woman rescued from a fire Monday that killed her husband and son also died of injuries, authorities said Tuesday. "We didn't grab anything else, grabbed the little ones and got out of there.". Those wishing to schedule a "courtesy inspection," should contact the licensing and inspections department at lniadmin@pottstown.org or via phone at (610) 970-6520 Monday through Friday from 7:30. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the alleged suspect, who was identified as Keith Moser of Columbus, OH, allegedly attempted to steal a car . Chief Frank Hand of the Pottstown Fire Department said the three victims were father, mother and son. In a statement released Tuesday by the Reading School District, Bernadette Norton was described as a beloved school counselor at Lauers Park Elementary.. Neighbors told Action News they frequently smelled gas in the area. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. "We can't get in there until all of the pictures are taken and all the measurements, everything that has to be done for a blast.". Several neighbors said they heard a loud blast in the area. At least 4 dead after house explosion in Pennsylvania: OfficialsPottstown Borough Manager Justin Keller confirmed the fatalities during a press conference and said two other people might still be missing. Chief Frank Hand of the Pottstown fire department said the three victims were father, mother and son. Those killed in the blast have been identified as Francine White, 67, Alana Wood, 13, Jeremiah White, 12, Nehemiah White, 10, and Tristan White, 8. They were really great kids. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The victim of a weekend fire in East Coventry has been identified as a young boy, reports state. The New York City medical examiner's office. Five people, including four children, were killed in a house explosion Thursday night in Pottstown. Homes damaged and destroyed. The team will move forward with the Norton family in their hearts, on the field, and as the driving force to bring them home. 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It happened. Videos and photos from the scene showed several homes damaged. "It was just raw emotion.". UPDATE on the house explosion in #Pottstown: the borough manager says 5 people are dead & 2 are injured. For more information visit www.Dreibelbisfarm.org, "Historic Dreibelbis Farm" on Facebook or contact Mark or. Officials believe there are gas lines there but are working to confirm that. "South of Grenoble on the N85. The victims who died in the explosion were identified as Francine White, 67, Alana Wood, 13, Jeremiah White, 12, Nehemiah White, 10, and Tristan White, 8, according to authorities. @NBCPhiladelphia at 11pm pic.twitter.com/j6PYSmiFGV, BREAKING: 4 dead, 2 unaccounted for in house explosion in Pottstown. Brand New App to watch all of WFMZ-TV News and Syndicated Programing 24/7 on your Streaming App enabled TV. 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NBC10's SkyForce10 helicopter on Friday showed investigators standing next to a large propane tank amid the rubble. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The victims were identified as 67-year-old Francine White, 13-year-old Alana Wood, 12-year-old Jeremiah White, 10-year-old Nehemiah White and 8-year-old Tristan White. They looked like they were alive. Five people were killed in the house explosion that rocked Pottstown at around 8 p.m. Thursday. A fast-moving fire. Meanwhile, the heartbroken family members have started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for funeral expense. The victims have not yet been publicly identified as authorities are working to notify family members. The victims were identified as 67-year-old Francine White, 13-year-old Alana Wood, 12-year-old Jeremiah White, 10-year-old Nehemiah White and 8-year-old Tristan White. "They said there were bodies outside the house. "The whole time, the 10-years we lived there, we could smell gas," said Ryan Nagel who last lived in the home in 2017. Ashley Miller, another neighbor, told NBC10 she was sitting on her bed when the back window of the room blew out. Local headlines and stories are HeadTopics.com immediately. "I grabbed them," said Ortiz. The cause of the Pottstown, Pennsylvania, explosion is still being investigated, authorities said Friday . He'd do anything for anybody.". Four of the five people killed were 13 years old or younger, police said. Four Children Among Five Killed In Pottstown Home Explosion, Police SayPottstown Explosion Latest: Pottstown police identified the victims as 13-year-old Alana Wood, 12-year-old Jeremiah White, 10-year-old Nehemiah White, 8-year-old Tristan White, and 67-year-old Francine White. We should ban all explosions Lets also ban Thursday nights. . 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