Authorities have said the chance of finding survivors is decreasing rapidly as rescue crews do all they can to search under the rubble.
A search is ongoing for four people still missing after an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania left three dead.of the RM Palmer Co plant in West Reading, which is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Borough Fire Chief Chad Moyer said:"Due to the violence of the explosion and the amount of time that has passed, the chance of finding survivors is decreasing rapidly. "However, please be assured that our primary goal is accounting for all missing individuals and reuniting them with their loved ones."
Authorities said one person was pulled alive from the rubble overnight, which"provides hope that others still may be found".Roads near the site have also been closed until 8am on Monday.
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