WEST READING, Pa. — Editor's note: The attached video is from March 27.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is opening an investigation into a building explosion that killed 7 individuals on March 24.
According to a recent Twitter post, officials with the organization announced that they have opened a safety investigation into the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory on March 24.
The safety board specifically refers to the incident as a "natural gas explosion and fire."
However, in a statement to FOX43, an NTSB media relations spokesperson wrote, "It is very early in the investigation. NTSB investigators are working with local authorities and gathering information at this time. There are no conclusions or causes determined at this early stage of an investigation."
The investigation comes as clean-up begins following the deadly blast. Seven people were killed and as of now, two victims have been identified.