Chemical tank rupture at Washington paper plant kills two, nine workers presumed dead
A chemical storage tank ruptured at a paper manufacturing facility in Washington State, killing at least two workers and leaving nine others missing and presumed dead. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site. The incident represents a significant industrial accident with a substantial death toll.
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- ✓Death toll rose to two workers. (ABC News)
- ✓Nine workers are missing and presumed dead. (ABC News)
- ✓Incident involved a chemical tank rupture. (ABC News)
- ✓Location is a paper plant in Washington State. (ABC News)
- ✓Search operations are ongoing for missing workers. (ABC News)
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- May 28, 2026 at 11:43 AM PDT
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