Death toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progresses
The death toll from the chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview, Washington, has risen to eight. Three additional individuals are still missing and presumed dead, while eight others sustained injuries. The incident is being investigated, and recovery efforts are complicated by hazardous conditions at the site.
- ▪The explosion occurred on May 26, releasing a caustic chemical mixture.
- ▪The six recovered victims were in an area where workers congregate during shift changes.
- ▪The recovery process is slow due to the dangers posed by remaining chemicals.
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The aftermath of the tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, on 26 May. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe aftermath of the tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, on 26 May. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersWashington stateDeath toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progressesThree more people remain missing and are presumed dead, after tank containing chemical mixture collapsedGuardian staff and agenciesThu 28 May 2026 21.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe confirmed death toll in the chemical tank explosion at a Washington state paper mill rose to eight on Thursday after crews recovered the remains of six workers, officials said.Three…
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