2 dead, at least 20 injured in nursing home explosion in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials say
Updated on: December 24, 2025 / 9:21 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia
TL;DR
- Two people died and at least 20 were injured in an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
- Officials suspect a gas leak led to two explosions and a fire, causing partial building collapse.
- PECO crews were on-site responding to a gas odor report shortly before the explosion.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the incident.
- The facility had new owners earlier this month, and a plan to upgrade was in place after a state health department visit.