'Worked exactly as designed': Tanker car not to blame in Whitewater Township chemical leak
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - The investigation into the recent rail disaster west of Cincinnati, which led to a mass evacuation, has revealed that the release of styrene gas from a tanker car wasn't due to a faulty tanker car.
Evacuation order lifted for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred are being allowed to return to their homes.
UPDATES: Evacuation lifted, roads reopened after chemical leak in Whitewater Township
A dangerous chemical leak near State Route 128 has prompted an evacuation order for people in the area, according to Hamilton County emergency management and fire officials. Hamilton County EMA states that per Whitewater Fire officials, a "dangerous chemical leak" has occurred near State Route 128 and U.S. 50.
Rail car chemical leak contained in Whitewater Township, but evacuations remain in place
The railcar, which had been sitting at its location for the past week, was heading to a chemical manufacturer in Addyston.
People evacuate due to dangerous chemical leak, possible explosion threat in Ohio
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) — A chemical leak in Ohio has residents evacuating their homes as crews work to assess the evacuation zone. Hamilton County Emergency Management has advised some Whitewater Township residents to evacuate due to a chemical leak Tuesday.
Evacuation Order Lifted for Ohio Town after Chemical Leak
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred have been allowed to return to their homes.
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)
Evacuation order ended over railcar chemical leak
Officials in Hamilton County, Ohio, on Wednesday, lifted the evacuation order that was put in place the night before over a chemical leak from a railcar. Hamilton County's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency previously told anyone within half a mile of the rail yard to leave the area immediately.
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Plumes of white vapor shot out from a pressure release valve of a rail car, leaking styrene — a toxic chemical — that saturated the area in a pungent odor midday Tuesday.
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.
What happened over the last 36 hours? The story of the styrene leak in Whitewater Township, Ohio
Wednesday evening, officials deemed the area surrounding the railcar leak safe. However, township residents made clear ...
Feds investigating why a train car was allowed to spew chemicals in Whitewater Township
The tank car, carrying approximately 30,000 gallons of styrene, was just four miles short of its destination when the leak ...
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Evacuation order lifted more than 24 hours after styrene leak at railyard in Cleves, Whitewater Township
Hamilton County EMA advises residents to go inside and seal off doors and windows, close fireplace dampers and turn off your ...
Businesses in Whitewater Township evacuation zone reopening
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Businesses in Whitewater Township are reopening after Tuesday’s chemical leak forced them too temporarily close. Kroger reopened at 1 p.m. Thursday after they said they took ...