Chemical leak forces evacuations in southwestern Hamilton County
The leak of a hazardous chemical from a railroad car in southwestern Hamilton County has stopped, according to multiple reports. Evacuation orders are still in place. Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Route 50 was shut down near Hooven, and people within a half-mile of the intersection of State Route 128 and U.S. 50 were told to evacuate.
While the leak coming from the train car appeared to be a gas, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences says styrene is a colorless, flammable liquid used to make plastics and rubber.
A man was pronounced dead after a shooting in Cleves. Authorities have yet to identify suspects or make arrests.
The leak has stopped and so far no injuries or illnesses have been reported but there are still concerns about a possible ...
The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency released a Frequently Asked Questions guide that provides some answers: ...
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