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Chemical Tank Collapse at Washington Paper Mill Kills 11, Injures 8

29 May 2026 06:15

A chemical tank collapse at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed 11 workers and injured 8. - The tank, containing over 500,000 gallons of caustic chemicals, collapsed during a shift change.

- Six of nine missing workers' remains have been recovered; three are still missing. - Victims include a grandfather and a young husband, among others.

- The cause is under investigation; no air or water contamination has been detected.

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