At least 2 people killed in Pennsylvania following severe storms
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Severe storms rolled through Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening, killing at least four people, knocking down trees and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A 22-year-old man in State College was electrocuted near a utility pole while he was trying to put out a mulch fire, police said. The man encountered an active electric current and died at the scene.
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Main Idea: Severe storms in Pennsylvania caused deaths, major power outages, and heavy damage, and Duquesne Light Co. said restoring service will take several days.
Key Points:
- At least four people were killed as strong winds, fallen trees, and live wires caused deadly accidents.
- Duquesne Light Co. said the storm damage was “unprecedented” and that full damage checks may not be done until Thursday.
- About 430,000 customers in central and western Pennsylvania lost power, with many outages in Allegheny County.
- Officials said cleanup and restoration will take time, and some schools and local areas closed or declared emergencies.
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Severe storms killed people, cut power to hundreds of thousands, and may leave households and small businesses without electricity for days.
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Duquesne Light Co.
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