US chemical spill death toll rises to eight, three missing
The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in Longview, Washington, has risen to eight, with three individuals still missing. The incident occurred when a large tank containing a caustic substance ruptured during a shift change. Rescuers are continuing their efforts in a hazardous environment while officials assure the public that local drinking water and air quality remain safe.
- ▪The chemical spill occurred on May 26 at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company.
- ▪Eight people have been confirmed dead, with three others still missing.
- ▪The tank that ruptured contained a highly caustic substance known as white liquor.
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US chemical spill death toll rises to eight, three missingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCommunity members place electric candles near a vase of flowers during a vigil following a fatal chemical storage tank failure on May 26.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 29, 2026, 02:49 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 02:49 PMLOS ANGELES – The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in the north-western United States has risen to eight, an official said on May 28, with three others still missing.A huge tank holding tens of thousands of litres of a highly caustic substance imploded on May 26 at the plant in Longview, Washington state, sparking a major operation.“We can confirm that six of the nine individuals have been recovered,” Mr Brad Hannig, fire chief of Longview Fire…
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