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.
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.
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.
'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.
Calls to 911 reveal how police were notified of chemical leak in Whitewater Township
Authorities received several 911 calls about the train and an odd odor that was in the air when the leak began.
Probable cause of styrene gas leak in Whitewater Township determined
The leak has stopped and so far no injuries or illnesses have been reported but there are still concerns about a possible explosion
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.
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 are being allowed to return to their homes.
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,
Who is to blame for the styrene leak in Cleves, Whitewater Township?
Officials continue to monitor and test after a styrene leak in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area Tuesday. Now, the question is: who is responsible for the leak? A class-action lawsuit was filed Tuesday seeking damages for those affected by the leak.
'It was like a movie.' Hooven residents uneasy going home after train chemical leak
Hooven Avenue, the main drag in the residential area near Cleves, is lined with homes ranging from mobile homes to old ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Elder welcomes Taylor football team to practice at its field due to chemical leak
The Yellowjackets had to cancel practice on Tuesday as they prepared for a road matchup at Mariemont on Friday.