One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
A chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington has resulted in one confirmed death and nine individuals reported missing. The incident occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility, where a tank containing a corrosive chemical ruptured. Recovery efforts are complicated by ongoing safety concerns, as the tank remains unstable and hazardous for emergency responders.
- ▪At least one person has been killed and nine others are missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington.
- ▪The explosion occurred due to a rupture of a tank containing white liquor, a highly corrosive chemical used in paper-making.
- ▪Nine people have been injured, including eight employees and one firefighter, with injuries ranging from critical to minor.
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- ▪ First victim of Washington chemical tank implosion revealed — as nine others remain missing — California Post
- ▪ 1 killed, 9 others missing after chemical tank implosion in Washington — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Washington paper mill chemical tank implodes, killing at least 1 and leaving 9 missing — Fox News — US
- ▪ Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 1 Dead, 9 missing in chemical tank rupture at pulp and paper mill — kgw.com
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- ▪ At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington State mill — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ One dead, 9 missing as Washington chemical implosion proves worse than previously thought — New York Post
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One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper millJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMax MatzaSeattle, WashingtonGetty ImagesAt least one person has been killed and nine others are still missing after a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington, authorities said.The explosion occurred at 07:15 PDT (15:15 GMT) at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, 130 miles (210km) south of Seattle.A further nine people have been injured in the spill, including 8 employees and one firefighter, the Longview Fire Department said Tuesday evening, adding that the tank remains unstable.The explosion occurred due a "rupture of a tank containing white liquor", the company said in a statement.
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