As the rain from Hurricane Helene intensified, a plastics factory in rural Tennessee continued operations until floodwaters inundated the area, leading to a tragic loss of lives. Eleven workers were swept away by the raging floodwaters, with only five being rescued. Tragically, two of the rescued individuals have been confirmed dead, adding to the death toll that surpassed 150 across affected states.
The harrowing incident unfolded in Erwin, Tennessee, where workers at Impact Plastics found themselves in a perilous situation. Some managed to escape in vehicles, while others were stranded on a flooded road, witnessing vehicles being swept away by the brown floodwaters from the nearby Nolichucky River.
