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6 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at Washington state paper mill
Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 8:05 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Six bodies recovered from a chemical tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington.
- The incident brings the total death toll to 11, with three workers still missing.
- The tank ruptured while holding "white liquor," a chemical used in paper processing.
- Environmental efforts include diluting and flushing contaminated ditches and the Columbia River.
- Authorities have stated that the city's drinking water and the Columbia River remain safe.
- The mill has been shut down, with arrangements made to pay non-working employees.