US factory explosion causes 11 deaths
American authorities confirmed that a chemical leak from a tank at a factory in Washington state resulted in the death of 11 people, including two following an internal explosion in the tank, which contained approximately 3.4 million liters of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide. The bodies of nine missing individuals were recovered, and rescue operations amid the rubble continued with the help of drones. The chemicals caused pollution in the Columbia River; however, there was no negative impact on air quality or drinking water in the area. The facility is operated by the Japanese company Nippon Paper Industries.
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