1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank ruptures at pulp and paper mill in Washington state: Officials

Nine employees remain missing after a chemical tank ruptured at a facility in Washington state, resulting in multiple critical injuries and at least one death, authorities said.

“Our community has entered a period of profound tragedy and deep mourning,” Longview Mayor Erik Halvorson said at a press briefing Tuesday evening.

Authorities said ongoing recovery continue reading …