The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Recovery begins for nine missing after two die in Washington tank rupture

Death toll rises to two with nine missing after an industrial tank ruptured at a Washington paper mill Tuesday, authorities said Wednesday. The tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview contained white liquor, a caustic chemical used in kraft paper production. Recovery operations began Wednesday after safety concerns delayed efforts; investigators say no survivors are expected.

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