Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills one worker and leaves nine missing
A massive chemical tank holding nearly a million gallons of a highly corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others unaccounted for with no hope for rescue, authorities said.
TL;DR
- A chemical tank at a Washington paper mill imploded and collapsed.
- The tank held nearly a million gallons of a highly corrosive liquid.
- At least one worker died in the incident.
- Nine other workers are unaccounted for.
- Authorities have no hope for the rescue of the missing workers.