Officials worry chemical gas leak may cause explosion near Cincinnati
A chemical gas leak from a rail tanker in Whitewater Township, Ohio, prompted fears of an explosion and evacuation orders for people within at least a half-mile radius of the incident.
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.
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.
Toxic chemical leak in Ohio prompts school closures, evacuations
A dangerous chemical leak in Ohio has prompted school closures and evacuation orders in Whitewater Township, west of Cincinnati. Officials say a railcar's pressure release valve is leaking styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical used to make plastic and rubber.
Dangerous Chemical Leak Spurs Evacuation Order in Ohio Town
Students in school buildings and residents in neighboring homes were told to evacuate after a dangerous chemical began leaking from a railcar Tuesdayin Whitewater Township, a community of about 6,000 people just west of Cincinnati.
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.
Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for Ohio Town after Chemical Leak
An evacuation order remained in effect Wednesday for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a chemical leak.
Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for Ohio Town Where Dangerous Chemical Leak Occurred
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents in an Ohio community as crews work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak
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.
Chemical leak from railcar leads to evacuations in Hamilton County, Ohio
A chemical leak from a railcar prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for residents in Hamilton County, Ohio, ...
POTUS briefed on Whitewater Twp. styrene leak, directs team to provide resources
Styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber, began leaking Tuesday afternoon from a ...
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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.
Styrene leak leaves officials 'concerned' about possibility of explosion; schools closed
Officials continue to work at the scene of a railcar leaking styrene in a railyard in Whitewater Township near Cleves. Around ...
Day 2: First responders provide update on chemical leak that forced residents to evacuate
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) — A chemical leak in Whitewater Township has forced some residents to evacuate their homes.