Washington state crews find body of another victim in paper mill explosion
Crews in Washington state have recovered the body of another victim from a paper mill explosion, raising the death toll to nine. The incident, caused by a chemical tank rupture, has left two workers still unaccounted for. The tragedy is one of the deadliest workplace accidents in recent US history, with investigations ongoing into its cause.
- ▪The explosion occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington.
- ▪A tank containing over 500,000 gallons of caustic chemicals collapsed, causing severe damage.
- ▪Among the victims were two brothers and a well-known trivia champion from the local community.
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Diana Winther, left, and Kellie Webber, embrace during an evening prayer and vigil in Longview, Washington, in support of the victims of the paper mill disaster. Photograph: Karen Ducey/Seattle Times/APView image in fullscreenDiana Winther, left, and Kellie Webber, embrace during an evening prayer and vigil in Longview, Washington, in support of the victims of the paper mill disaster. Photograph: Karen Ducey/Seattle Times/APWashington stateWashington state crews find body of another victim in paper mill explosionDiscovery brings death toll from chemical tank rupture in Longview to nine, with two workers still unaccounted forAssociated PressFri 29 May 2026 20.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCrews on Friday recovered the remains of one more victim of a massive chemical tank rupture…
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