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US Steel's Clairton Coke Works is seen following an explosion at the plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania, on Aug.11, 2025. An explosion at the steel plant has left dozens wounded and others missing, officials said on Aug. 11.

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August 11, 2025

Explosion at US Steel plant in Clairton leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped

By MARC LEVY, MICHAEL CASEY and PATRICK WHITTLE - Associated Press

An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under...

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