Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion kills seven after two more bodies found

More bodies have been found as emergency crews continue to survey the site of the R.M. chocolate factory in Berks County, Pennsylvania, bringing the number of fatalities from Friday evening’s explosion to seven.

West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag released a statement Sunday that said two more bodies were located and that all victims have been discovered. Authorities are withholding their names at this time, she said.

"Tonight we were able to announce that all seven presumptive missing have been found — please understand that this is still a devastating loss," she wrote. "But we are truly grateful to bring closure to the families involved in the upcoming days."

Earlier in the day, a fifth body was pulled from the rubble, after authorities initially confirmed four people were dead, and another three were still missing.

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An explosion on Friday leveled R.M. Palmer building 2 and damaged building 1, but its cause is still unknown.

At least 10 people were injured, she said.

"We did not and will not announce any names of the identified victims until we know for certain that their family has been contacted, they have had time to process, and have been able to reach out to other loved ones to let those close to them know," a statement from the mayor read. 

The mayor also said three buildings around the site of the explosion would be condemned as officials investigate what caused the explosion and how to prevent such an incident in the future. 

"This does not mean they are slated for demolition or uninhabitable — simply that there will still be work happening around them as we proceed and will need to be looked at further by structural engineers before being released," the statement continued.

The neighboring structures were identified as the C&S medical supply, Palmer Building #1, and an apartment building and a church located at the corner of Penn. and 2nd Street. 

The streets around the explosion site also remain closed at this time. 

The mayor also announced the community would be holding a candlelight vigil for the victims at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 31.

"We are still working diligently behind the scenes - please utilize us for resources if you were affected - I truly mean it when I say I am so proud of the community, the county, and I am so honored to be the Mayor of West Reading," Kaag said on social media.

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She added: "The investigation efforts will now be underway and we can find answers to how this happened and how/if we can prevent it from happening in the future."

"Please be patient and respectful as we work with the county to get the families information, closure, and resources for now and the foreseeable future," the mayor said.

Kaag concluded, "As I said tonight — this is just the beginning as the investigation efforts start and elected officials work to get resources for the victims’ families, emergency crews, and the borough. We will continue to work diligently to get in contact with families on a personal level and provide them and anyone affected resources. I think I speak for everyone around me when I say that we will rest when the families can rest."

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the explosion site on Saturday and announced additional resources would be made available for first responders amid ongoing recovery and rescue efforts.

Jeremy Renner walks using antigravity treadmill as he recovers from traumatic snowplow accident

Jeremy Renner showed his recovery efforts as he walked on a treadmill nearly four months after being crushed by a snowplow.

The 52-year-old actor was fastened inside an antigravity machine which allowed him to transfer 60% of the weight off his lower body and enabled him to have almost full range of motion in his legs.

In a video shared with his millions of fans on Twitter, the "Hawkeye" star said he was using "40% of his weight" to walk on the high-tech equipment.

The update was a stark contrast to how Renner began the year. On Jan. 1, Renner was airlifted to a local hospital in Reno, Nevada and had surgery after suffering blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries when he was "completely crushed" by his 14,000-pound PistenBully snowcat.

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Renner could be heard praising the apparatus for its unique features, which made his body feel like it was carrying "less weight." 

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"It's like having a cane," he said of using the special treadmill, which is designed to ease effects of high-impact exercises.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe star wore a gray T-shirt as he walked on the device from what appeared to be in the comfort of his own home. 

"I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will," he captioned the post. 

He recently celebrated the homecoming of the PistenBully involved in the traumatic incident which could have cost him his life. 

"She's finally making her way home," he wrote alongside a picture of his beloved snowplow.

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"The cat get a police Escort. Feels like the Green mile!"

Renner was involved in an accident near his Lake Tahoe home while attempting to help a family member whose vehicle was stuck in the snow on the first day of the year.

A massive snowstorm the night before had left multiple vehicles stranded, and Renner attempted to move one vehicle from his driveway by using his PistenBully. He successfully moved the car, exited the PistenBully and was speaking with a family member when the snowplow began to roll unexpectedly. 

Renner attempted to jump back into the 14,000-pound snowcat, but was run over. Dispatch reported a subject was "moaning loudly in the background" of a call at 8:58 a.m. where "serious bleeding" was recorded. Seconds later dispatch wrote, "subject is bleeding heavily from his head and other unknown injuries."

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It was also noted the caller wasn't sure "where all the blood is coming from." Additionally, the 911 call log stated that it's believed Renner's "right side of his chest is collapsed" and "upper torso is crushed."

He suffered chest trauma, broke over 30 bones, and has undergone multiple surgeries as a result of the accident. 

Renner became a two-time Oscar nominee with "The Hurt Locker" and "The Town." He earned his own Disney+ series, "Hawkeye," after multiple appearances in MCU films, including "The Avengers" series.

He's gearing up for a new automobile renovation show called "Rennervations," where he will travel the world with his best friend, Rory Milikin, in search of decommissioned vehicles to refurbish a reuse in extraordinary ways.