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9 are still missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion. Officials say there's no hope of survivors
Before any bodies can be recovered, crews on Wednesday must first stabilize the tank, which was at risk of collapsing further and leaking more of the caustic liquid.
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According to PBS News’s source item, 9 are still missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion. Officials say there’s no hope of survivors, Before any bodies can be recovered, crews on Wednesday must first stabilize the tank, which was at risk of collapsing further and leaking more of the caustic liquid.
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- 9 are still missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion. Officials say there's no hope of survivorsPBS News - 2026-05-27T19:55:18+00:00
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