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.
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 questions still remain.
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 heat.
'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.
Families return home, stores reopen after chemical leak in Whitewater Township
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Evacuation order lifted for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred have been allowed to return to their homes. An evacuation order was issued shortly after styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber,
Kroger, local businesses re-open after Whitewater Township chemical leak
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Over 200 homes evacuated due to styrene leak in Whitewater Township, Cleves
More the 200 homes have been evacuated after a styrene leak in Cleves, and those who have been put out of their homes are improvising as they wait to find out when they can get back.
Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
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. Styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber,
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 several precautions to ensure the safety of employees and shoppers.
Dangerous chemical leak spurs evacuation order in Ohio town
Residents were told to evacuate after a dangerous chemical began leaking from a railcar Tuesday near Cincinnati.
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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Why did a train car traveling through Cleves, Whitewater Twp. leak styrene?
A rail car in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area began venting a hazardous chemical on Tuesday, prompting evacuations ...
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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.
'A sigh of relief': Residents finally able to return home following evacuation order
Residents of Whitewater Township and Cleves can finally return home after an evacuation order was lifted due to a chemical ...
'Pretty good right now': No hospital stays, environmental issues 2 days after styrene leak
Officials said there have not been any changes since Wednesday evening when officials lifted an evacuation order for ...
Explosion averted, evacuations lifted after chemical gas leak near Cincinnati
The leak in Whitewater Township involves styrene, a gas used in the production of plastic, rubber, fiberglass and other ...
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Officials and emergency crews believe they discovered why a railcar in Whitewater Township began leaking a dangerous chemical ...
What you need to know about styrene and its effects on humans
The good news is that these effects are reversible, and there are ways to monitor a person's exposure to them. Those exposed will have traces of it in their urine for a period of time, which helps ...