Video: Powerful Explosion at US Chocolate Factory Leaves Casualties

At least two people have died and seven others are still reported missing following an explosion and fire at the RM Palmer chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, according to local ABC news citing police sources.

It is noted that at least six more individuals have been hospitalized, although the severity of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Witnesses have reported hearing an explosion at the confectionery plant, followed by sightings of flames.

The cause of the explosion is suspected to be a gas leak, but the investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Footage from the scene shows that one of the buildings has partially collapsed.