4th body is found in New Jersey house that exploded; 2 injured children were rescued by civilians

In the aftermath of an explosion and fire that razed a house in New Jersey, authorities have discovered the body of a fourth victim. This tragic incident also left two children seriously wounded, who were subsequently rescued by ordinary citizens.

The explosion, which took place on Thursday morning in Buena, located roughly 40 miles (70 kilometers) southeast of Philadelphia, is still under investigation. Although it caused damage to several neighboring properties, no additional injuries have been reported.

According to prior statements by the authorities, those who were likely present in the house at the time of the explosion included two adult males, aged 52 and 73, and two young children, one boy aged 2 and a girl aged 3. A 16-year-old girl and a 1-year-old infant, both of whom were rescued from the blaze by civilians, were airlifted to a hospital in Philadelphia. There, the infant was reported to be in critical condition while the teenager was in stable condition, as per the police.

As of now, the authorities have not disclosed the names of the victims or confirmed whether they are all part of the same family.

Franklin Township police have reported that by Thursday evening, three out of the four missing individuals were found deceased in the debris. The body of the fourth victim was located at around 2 p.m. on Friday near the base of what remained of the burned building.

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