Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after chemical tank rupture in Washington
Summary
Crews have recovered six of nine workers who went missing after a chemical tank broke at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. A total of 11 people are presumed dead, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.Key Facts
- The accident happened at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
- A chemical tank ruptured, spilling over 500,000 gallons of a harmful chemical used in paper making.
- Eleven workers are presumed dead; six bodies have been recovered, and three workers remain missing.
- Eight people were injured, including a firefighter, with some suffering burns and breathing problems.
- Recovery efforts are slow due to dangerous chemicals still present at the site.
- The spilled chemicals have not contaminated the air or drinking water around Longview, but some reached the Columbia River.
- The Nippon Paper Group, the plant’s parent company, expressed condolences to the families.
- Many local families have a long history working in paper and lumber industries linked to the mill.
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