Styrene leak in Greater Cincinnati unlikely to have long-term health effects, says expert
A local lung specialist has reassured residents that short-term exposure to styrene, a compound used in plastics, is unlikely to have a lingering impact.
Styrene leak near Cincinnati is yet another toxic chemical spill in Ohio. Here are more
The toxic styrene leak near Cincinnati is one of many chemical spills that have polluted the air or water in or near Ohio. Here's a look at some others.
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.
Explosion averted, evacuations lifted after chemical gas leak near Cincinnati
The leak in Whitewater Township involves styrene, a gas used in producing plastic, rubber, fiberglass and other structural material.
Styrene leak in Cincinnati in 2005 led to class-action lawsuit
A styrene leak in East End in 2005 led to a multi-million dollar class-action lawsuit. On Wednesday, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of those affected by the styrene leak Tuesday in the Cleves and Whitewater Township areas.
What is styrene? A look at the health, environmental impacts from chemical leaked from a train car near Cleves
While the leak coming from the train car appeared to be a gas, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences says styrene is a colorless, flammable liquid used to make plastics and rubber.
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
Another train car leaked chemicals in Ohio. Here’s what to know about it.
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.
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,
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, authorities said Tuesday.
Cleves Kroger reopens after styrene evacuation. What the store did before reopening
Kroger's Whitewater Township location reopened Thursday following the styrene leak at a railyard near Cleves on Tuesday ...
Residents told they can return home after train styrene leak but questions remain
Residents forced to flee their homes by a styrene leak have questions as they return home and the investigation into what ...
'Not so scary': Local water authorities confident water is safe following styrene leak
Eric Winhusen said that he's confident their water system wasn't affected by the leak. The village has a groundwater system ...
Evacuation order now lifted for area of styrene leak near Cleves; roads reopening
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the leak and he directed his staff to provide any resources needed, a White House ...
Air quality not an issue in area of styrene leak at Cleves railyard, officials say
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the leak and he directed his staff to provide any resources needed, a White House statement said.