At least 10 others were injured & 2 killed after a explosions at US Steel Clairton Coke plant
In addition to the two people who have died, 10 people were taken to local area hospitals, according to the US Steel and county officials.
We’re also told that two medics were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Officials also say multiple people were treated at the scene, but an exact number of those treated was not immediately listed.
Five of those people who were taken to AHN in Jefferson Hills for treatment following the explosion have all been released from the hospital.
It was previously reported that two people were unaccounted for, but officials said during a 3 p.m. press conference Monday that one person was rescued and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
“We’re still engaged in the incident,” Matthew Brown, chief of Allegheny County EMS said during the conference. “Our focus continues searching for one person who remains unaccounted for.”
Another press briefing was held just before 9 p.m., where officials said a second victim was found dead. Brown said the medical examiner was called to the scene and is working to notify family members.
Officials say the search and rescue mission has now come to an end.
Brown said 20 EMS agencies and 14 local fire departments were called to the scene to assist in the rescue and search efforts. Officials were first dispatched to the scene before 11 a.m.
Officials said the plant is now stable, and the Fire Marshal is investigating.
No additional details on the extent of injuries have been released.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a post on X prior to the conference that multiple explosions occurred at the plant and that employees rescued have been taken to local area hospitals.