The chemical leak from a rail car in southeastern Ohio resulted in evacuation orders and responses from emergency services due to the toxic nature of styrene.
Firefighters determined the unusual odor stemmed from a styrene leak in a rail car, prompting a swift evacuation of residents in the surrounding area.
Styrene is identified as a dangerous, toxic chemical that poses serious health risks, including nervous system disruption and is classified as a possible carcinogen.
Emergency responders acted quickly, cooling down the rail car while the nearby towns faced evacuation orders to prevent potential exposure and explosion risks.
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