LATEST: Amish mother and six children killed in house explosion
In breaking news, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
This is a true tragedy in the Amish community. In the United States, an explosion followed by a devastating fire caused the death of seven people in a rural area of Pennsylvania, according to authorities, reports ABC News. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, April 19 in Lamar Township, Clinton County, near Mill Hall. According to state police, a violent explosion was felt in neighboring homes before the flames spread quickly, completely destroying the house. When emergency services arrived on site, the building was already completely engulfed in flames, making any intervention impossible to try to save the occupants. A propane leak was undoubtedly the cause. The victims were a 34-year-old woman, Sarah Stoltzfus, and her six children aged 3 to 11. The family belonged to the Old Order Amish community and had recently moved into this home. The father, David Stoltzfus, was not present at the time of the accident.Our file on the United StatesThe first investigations suggest a possible propane leak inside the home as the origin of the explosion. The authorities specify that outdoor installations would not be involved. An investigation was opened in order to precisely establish the circumstances of the incident.
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