> At a Glance
> – A third person has died from the Dec. 23, 2025 nursing home explosion in Bristol
> – Patricia Mero, 66, passed away from injuries sustained in the blast
> – Two others were killed and nearly two dozen injured in the incident
> – Why it matters: The tragedy raises urgent questions about safety protocols as federal investigators continue their probe
The death toll from the devastating nursing home explosion in Bristol has climbed to three, according to Bucks County officials who confirmed the latest fatality on Monday.
Latest Victim Identified
Patricia Mero, 66, died from injuries she sustained during the December 23 blast and building collapse. Bristol Township Police reported that Mero suffered blunt force trauma to her chest and was immediately hospitalized, but ultimately succumbed to her wounds.
The coroner’s office has not yet released Mero’s official cause of death, police noted.
Ongoing Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into what triggered the explosion that:
- Killed three people total
- Injured approximately 20 others
- Caused significant damage to the nursing home facility
Authorities have not yet determined the source of the blast as the federal probe continues.
Key Takeaways
- Third death confirmed nearly two weeks after the explosion
- Victim had been hospitalized since the incident with chest trauma
- NTSB investigation remains active with no cause yet identified
The nursing home tragedy marks one of the deadliest facility explosions in recent Pennsylvania history as investigators work to determine what went wrong.
