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1 killed in International Paper plant explosion

The Associated Press      Updated: 5/3/2008 8:44:49 PM    Posted: 5/3/2008 8:44:26 PM
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Authorities now say one person was killed in an explosion at the International Paper mill in Redwood, Mississippi.

The deputy coroner of Warren County says at least 16 people have been injured and are being treated. All employees have been accounted for after a boiler exploded this afternoon. The cause of the explosion is being investigated.



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