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FakeNoose

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23. Debm55 I live on the Northside, very close to Allegheny General Hospital

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 03:14 PM

Aug 11

A few of the victims are being brought here, while most of them were taken to Jefferson Hospital in the South Hills.

I posted the news stories here, for anyone who wants to read about it:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/107421498

One person died immediately, several others are seriously injured, and they're still searching for victims inside the plant.

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If you would offer some good vibes, or prayers. The Clairton Coke Works had an explosion this morning at 11 AM. [View all] debm55 Aug 11 OP

Holding good thoughts for these workers and their families. Heidi Aug 11 #1

May there be the best possible outcome. Maybe even miracles. electric_blue68 Aug 11 #2

Prayers and vibes for your community debm55 berniesandersmittens Aug 11 #3

I was just watching video from local news, this looks bad. Incanus Aug 11 #4

I stopped and prayed. hamsterjill Aug 11 #5

Good vibes sent. MiHale Aug 11 #6

I was USWA orangecrush Aug 11 #7

Healing vibes on the way to all involved SheltieLover Aug 11 #8

no problem Wiscodoug Aug 11 #9

Oh no leftstreet Aug 11 #10

My heart goes out to the family & friends who lost their loved one and those who were injured. chowder66 Aug 11 #11

Holy crap. Have been in Clairton numerous times over the years. appleannie1 Aug 11 #12

0h how awful! All of those workers and their families facing this tragedy. KitFox Aug 11 #13

Wow, I'm sorry Debbie JMCKUSICK Aug 11 #14

Heartbreaking Grim Chieftain Aug 11 #15

Hoping the best outcome for your friends and workers. GoodRaisin Aug 11 #16

But we don't need no stiniking regulations. malthaussen Aug 11 #17

weren't there a few factory explosions under Trump I? Definitely a big one in Texas IIRC LymphocyteLover Aug 11 #18

I mean, DJT is not personally responsible for any of these "accidents," malthaussen Aug 11 #19

In China, workers set their factories on fire Farmer-Rick Aug 11 #31

Holding everyone in the area in love and light. May all the trapped niyad Aug 11 #20

My cousin works there. He just got on steady livetohike Aug 11 #21

. All the best. irisblue Aug 11 #22

Debm55 I live on the Northside, very close to Allegheny General Hospital FakeNoose Aug 11 #23

"" AllaN01Bear Aug 11 #24

Prayers for those still trapped to make it out safely and alive, the injured they may heal wholly, the traumatized Clouds Passing Aug 11 #25

.. Demovictory9 Aug 11 #26

Holding them and their loved ones in the light wendyb-NC Aug 11 #27

Praying for the best. badhair77 Aug 11 #28

Any updates? malaise Aug 11 #29

malaise, I dead, I still missing, 9 injured. debm55 Aug 11 #34

That is sad. ...nt 🕯 Figarosmom Aug 11 #30

💔💔💔 1WorldHope Aug 11 #32

Just heartbreaking what those families are going through. It sounds Maru Kitteh Aug 11 #33

Sending good thoughts for those injured and condolences to the family/friends of the LoisB Aug 11 #35

Definitely will. calimary Aug 11 #36

Sending good vibes. MLAA Aug 11 #37

🙏❤️ littlemissmartypants Aug 11 #38

Heartbreaking! luvallpeeps Aug 12 #39