Bodies of 6 of the 9 missing employees recovered after chemical tank rupture
The bodies of six employees have been recovered following a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state, raising the confirmed death toll to eight. Three employees remain missing as recovery efforts continue, with authorities warning this incident could be the deadliest industrial tragedy in the state's history. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the rupture and prevent future occurrences.
- ▪The chemical tank rupture occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26, 2026.
- ▪Recovery efforts are ongoing for the three missing employees, with hazardous conditions complicating the search.
- ▪The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is opening an investigation into the incident.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBodies of 6 of the 9 missing employees recovered following chemical tank rupture at paper millThree missing employees have not yet been recovered, authorities said.ByMeredith DelisoMay 28, 2026, 7:55 PM1:26The Longview Fire Department in Washington state released this photo of the unstable tank that ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26, 2026.
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