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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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)
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.
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, ...
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Dangerous chemical leak prompts evacuation of Ohio town
Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders are in place in a western Cincinnati suburb after a dangerous chemical leak from a ...
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MAP: Evacuation zone and road closures due to styrene leak
A rail car in the area of Cleves and Whitewater Township is longer leaking styrene, but evacuation orders and the closure of roads and businesses in the area remain in place.
Probable cause of styrene gas leak in Whitewater Township determined
Styrene, a toxic flammable chemical leaking from a railyard in western Hamilton County, is widely used to make plastics and rubber.
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 ...
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 ...