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Chemical tank implosion at US paper mill causes fatalities

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A chemical tank containing "white liquor" imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state on Tuesday, resulting in multiple fatalities and at least 10 injuries. The corrosive substance, primarily sodium hydroxide and sodium sulphide, caused burns and inhalation injuries among victims, including a responding firefighter. Authorities are continuing recovery operations and have not yet released the exact number of deceased or missing individuals. AI

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Chemical tank implosion at US paper mill causes fatalities

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at US pulp and paper mill

    The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington state on Tuesday injured at least 10 people, while an undisclosed number of others had been killed or remained missing, authorities said. In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging and local…

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