DoomsdaysCW#WhitewaterTownship. #Ohio, chemical leak: Evacuation orders remain in place as crews work overnight following chemical leak
"EMA officials say the leak is not from a train derailment but a #train car that has a valve open, releasing #styrene gas. It is still not known what led to the leak."
by Emily Sanderson
9/25/2024
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — "A dangerous chemical leak in Whitewater Township has prompted an evacuation order for people in the area, according to Hamilton County emergency management and fire officials.
"The leak is happening near State Route 128 and U.S. 50, near the Great Miami River in western Hamilton County.
"Hamilton County EMA states that per Whitewater Fire officials, a 'dangerous chemical leak' occurred near State Route 128 and U.S. 50.
"In an update Wednesday morning, officials say they are continuing to maintain a half-mile evacuation zone for public safety and saying roads will be closed for an 'undetermined amount of time.'
"Authorities say crews worked overnight to put water on the car, but have not yet removed it from tracks.
"In Wednesday's update, officials did not provide specifics on what they're seeing in air quality or water samples, saying that they're being monitored.":
https://www.wlwt.com/article/chemical-leak-hazmat-state-route-128-shelter-in-place/62353528