Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at Washington mill
Summary
A chemical tank holding hazardous liquid exploded at a pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, causing multiple deaths and serious injuries. Emergency responders are still working at the site, and no danger to the public has been reported.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Tuesday morning at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington.
- A tank containing white liquor, a hazardous chemical, ruptured and imploded.
- Several people were critically injured, and some died as a result of the explosion.
- About 40 firefighters, paramedics, and a hazardous materials team responded to the scene.
- Injured individuals were decontaminated and taken to hospitals in Longview and Vancouver, Washington.
- Authorities have not released the names of those injured or deceased to protect privacy.
- There is no immediate threat to the public following the incident.
- Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. is a plant that produces packaging materials and employs around 1,000 people.
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