Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at pulp and paper mill in Washington state– www.cbsnews.com

Deaths and injuries have been confirmed following the implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state on Tuesday, local authorities and company officials said.

In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local law enforcement said the tank’s rupture caused “multiple critical injuries” as well as fatalities, but specific numbers were not given. There are also some individuals who are unaccounted for, officials said at a news conference.

“The scene remains in the recovery phase as emergency responders continue operations,” Longview Fire Department said in a statement on social media. “No identifying information regarding injured or deceased individuals will be released at this time pending notification of family members.”