6 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at paper mill
Six of the nine missing workers' bodies have been recovered following a chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Washington state. The incident, which occurred during a shift change at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility, has resulted in a total of 11 confirmed deaths. Recovery efforts are complicated by hazardous conditions at the site, and environmental concerns have been raised regarding chemical leaks into nearby water sources.
- ▪The tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, Washington.
- ▪Authorities have confirmed a total of 11 deaths, including two previously pronounced dead.
- ▪Recovery efforts are hindered by industrial hazards and the need for decontamination processes.
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U.S. 6 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at Washington state paper mill By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 8:05 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The bodies of six of the nine missing workers have been recovered from the aftermath of a chemical tank implosion at a pulp and paper mill in southern Washington state, authorities said Thursday.The tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, a city located along the southern Washington border with Oregon, on Tuesday.
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