Recovery Efforts Underway: 11 Dead from Tank Implosion at Paper Mill
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Authorities in Washington state have confirmed 11 fatalities following the implosion of a chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave paper plant in Longview. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, has been declared the deadliest industrial accident in the state's modern history. The tank, designed to hold 900,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals, was approximately 60% full at the time of the explosion. Rescue operations have transitioned to recovery efforts, with officials stating that no survivors are expected. Seven other employees are hospitalized with injuries, while environmental assessments indicate no immediate danger to local water supplies.
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