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Paper mill chemical leak in Washington kills 8, 3 missing

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A chemical leak at a paper plant in Washington state has resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, with three victims still unaccounted for. The incident occurred when a large tank containing a caustic substance imploded, creating a hazardous recovery environment. Search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining missing individuals. AI

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Paper mill chemical leak in Washington kills 8, 3 missing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Rescuers find 6 more bodies after US paper mill disaster

    US authorities have found six more bodies following a chemical leak at a paper plant in Washington state, an official said on Thursday, with three of a total 11 victims still missing. A huge tank holding tens of thousands of gallons of a highly caustic substance imploded on Tuesd…

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