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.

Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills one worker and leaves nine missing

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.