Some in West Whiteland Evacuated after Wednesday Morning Explosion and Fire

An evacuation of West Whiteland Township residents was lifted before 1 p.m. Wednesday after officials determined they were no longer in danger from Wednesday morning’s hydrogen trailer explosion and fire at Johnson Matthey Medical Products.

At mid-day officials were still on the scene at the chemical plant, which is located on King Road, but the fire had been put out and residents were told they could return home.

Authorities evacuated residents after emergency responders were dispatched to the West Whiteland business after a reported hydrogen trailer explosion and fire.