Chemical Spill at Washington Paper Mill Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Unaccounted With 'No Hope for Rescue'

One worker is dead and nine are missing after a catastrophic chemical tank implosion in Washington state. (Credit: Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co / Facebook)

A massive chemical tank implosion at a Washington paper mill has killed one worker and left nine others missing, with officials now conceding there is 'no hope for rescue'. By Tuesday evening, emergency crews had effectively shifted from searching for survivors to recovering bodies from one of the state's deadliest industrial accidents in recent years.

Catastrophic Tank Collapse Triggers Deadly Scene