Death toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progresses
Summary
Eight people have died after a chemical tank exploded at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. Six workers' bodies were recently found, three remain missing, and eight others were injured. The accident happened when a large tank holding a hazardous chemical broke early Tuesday morning.Key Facts
- The explosion took place at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington.
- The tank held over 500,000 gallons of a chemical used to process wood for paper.
- The chemical released can cause serious burns and lung damage.
- Six worker’s bodies were recovered; three others are missing and believed dead.
- Eight people were injured, including a firefighter responding to the scene.
- The tank collapsed during a shift change when workers were gathering to start their day.
- Recovery is slow due to dangerous chemicals and unstable buildings near the tank.
- The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
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