A large explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Friday has left several people injured.
The explosion occurred at the R.M. Palmer Company, according to CBS Philadelphia. Video from the scene showed flames and black smoke billowing hundreds of feet into the air.
Reading Hospital received a total of eight patients, a hospital spokesperson told CBS News. Of those, one was transferred to another hospital, two were in fair condition, and the other five were expected to be treated and discharged, the spokesperson said.
It's unclear if there were any other injuries or possible fatalities. No further details were immediately confirmed.
R.M. Palmer's factory manufactures seasonal chocolates for occasions such as Easter, Christmas and Halloween, according to the company's website, and employs about 850 people.
The town of West Reading, located in Berks County, is approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
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