Officials worry chemical gas leak may cause explosion near Cincinnati
The leak in Whitewater Township involves styrene, a gas used in the production of plastic, rubber, fiberglass and other structural material.
Leak of toxic chemical near Cincinnati prompts evacuations, school closures
Emergency officials said styrene was leaking from a rail car in Whitewater Township, Ohio, and warned of a risk of explosion from the flammable chemical.
Chemical Leak From Rail Yard Near Cincinnati Prompts Evacuations
A train car in Whitewater Township, Ohio, was discovered to be leaking styrene, which is used to make plastic and fiberglass and is highly flammable.
Cause of chemical leak identified; residents still advised to evacuate
The evacuation recommendation continued into Wednesday afternoon. Residents of about 210 homes in a half-mile radius around the leak were strongly advised to leave the area. Those outside that radius but within a three-quarter mile radius of the leak were asked to shelter in place.
Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — An evacuation order remained in effect Wednesday for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.
Dangerous chemical leak from train car forces evacuations in Ohio town
Authorities in Hamilton County, Ohio, said the rail car was leaking styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber.
Chemical leak from Ohio railcar spurs evacuations
A railcar in Ohio started leaking chemical fumes on Tuesday, prompting officials to issue an evacuation ordinance that remains in effect. Authorities said a train in Whitewater Township of
Chemical leak from train car prompts evacuations in Ohio
A chemical leak from a train car described as "dangerous" by local authorities prompted evacuation orders near Cincinnati on Sept. 24.
Ohio officials worry about explosion threat after chemical leak prompts evacuations
Residents near Cincinnati were urged to leave their homes due to the chemical leak as officials said there were concerns about a possible explosion.
Train Car Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation Orders in Ohio County
A chemical leak in southwestern Ohio from train car described as "dangerous" by local authorities led to evacuation orders on Tuesday for some people in the state's Hamilton County. "DANGEROUS chemical leak near State Route 128.
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