The number of confirmed deaths from a chemical tank rupture in Washington state has reached 11. Recovery crews have found the nine missing individuals.

<img alt="Chemical accident" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/69702e35-0b48-41e4-9e2c-f47968e8ca31,1780210395397/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C176%2C2174%2C1222%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="This photo provided by the City of Longview, Wash., shows structural damage to the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., after a tank containing hazardous liquid imploded, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Longview, Wash." width="620" /><p>The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the U.S. s...