David Vahos

Built World

As of May 2026: Leading PECO's response to the investigation

Utility crews were already on-site investigating a gas smell when the explosion ripped through Bristol Health & Rehab Center's basement at 2:15 p.m. on December 23. The blast killed two women: nurse Muthoni Nduthu, 52, and one resident. It sent 20 others to hospitals and nearly destroyed an entire wing of the Pennsylvania facility.

Updated May 16