Mother and Six Children Killed in Pennsylvania House Explosion

53 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 20

A mother and her six children died in a house explosion and fire in Lamar Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday morning.
Authorities say the victims, aged 3 to 11, were trapped inside as firefighters were unable to enter due to intense flames.
Police suspect a propane leak inside the home may have caused the explosion; the incident remains under investigation.

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