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Hurricane Helene Tragedy: Six Factory Workers Missing in Tennessee Floods

As families hold vigils, questions arise about the safety measures at Impact Plastics during the deadly storm.

  • Hurricane Helene has claimed at least 227 lives across six states, with six workers from Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, still missing.
  • The missing workers include four Mexican Americans, highlighting the disproportionate impact on the local Latino community.
  • Survivors and families are questioning why the evacuation at the plastics factory was delayed, as state investigations into the company's actions are underway.
  • Impact Plastics' president claims workers were evacuated in time, but survivors report the floodwaters rose too rapidly for safe escape.
  • Community vigils are being held nightly, with calls for better support and resources for Spanish-speaking residents affected by the disaster.
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