2 dead following house explosion in Crescent Township

Story by Curtis Walsh and Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 12, 2024 12:41 P.M.

(Crescent Township, Pa) Numerous responders were on scene Tuesday morning following the explosion of a house in Crescent Township on Riverview Road. Crews received the call at 8:55am. Crescent Township Fire Chief Andrew Tomer reported “There was a smell of natural gas and propane”. The Chief said a man and woman were found dead upon arrival.  Numerous emergency vehicles were seen leaving Riverview Road shortly after of 11am. In addition to Crescent Township, Moon and Ambridge were among the fire departments assisting. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the incident.

A view of Riverview Drive in the distance going up the hill: