Whitewater Township, styrene
Why did a train car traveling through Cleves, Whitewater Twp. leak styrene?
A rail car in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area began venting a hazardous chemical on Tuesday, prompting evacuations and the closure of roads and businesses in the area amid safety concerns.
Officials: Evacuation still in place, roads closed after styrene leak in Cleves, Whitewater Twp.
The styrene leak from a railcar in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area has stopped, but officials said an evacuation order remains in place and roads will remain closed.
What we know: Dangerous chemical leak prompts evacuation in Whitewater Township
Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders remain in place after a dangerous chemical leak in Whitewater Township.This is happening on U.S. 50, between State Route 128 and Valley Junction Road, not far from the Great Miami River.
FAQ: What to know if you're impacted by the evacuation in Cleves, Whitewater Twp.
The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency released a Frequently Asked Questions guide that provides some answers:
Dangerous chemical leak spurs evacuation order in Ohio town
A sheriff's vehicle blocks a road closure at U.S. Route 50 and Ohio State Route 128 in Whitewater Township near Cleves, Ohio, due to chemical leak from a railcar Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (Frank Bowen IV/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Toxic chemical leak from train car prompts evacuations in Ohio
An evacuation order remains in place after a railcar in Ohio began leaking styrene on Tuesday. While the leak has stopped, roads in the area are also staying closed.
Dangerous gas leak forces evacuations in Cleves, Ohio
The Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency warned people in Cleves and Whitewater Township to “leave the area immediately” due to a “dangerous chemical leak” in an alert, adding that they have opened a public shelter for those fleeing.
Whitewater, Cleves residents urged to evacuate after train leaks chemicals. See photos
Officials responded after a railcar near Cleves, Ohio, began leaking styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical.
Residents told to evacuate after chemical leak
Residents evacuated after a dangerous chemical leak Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Officials reported that a rail car is leaking styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that can damage organs, inflame lungs,
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Evacuation and School Closures Persist in Cleves and Whitewater Township After Styrene Spill from Railroad Tanker
A chemical spill in Cleves, OH, from an open valve on a train car led to evacuations, emergency responses, and road closures.