Those within half a mile of the rail yard were told to leave the area.
A leaking train car spews an unknown chemical into the air, which has been described as"dangerous" by local authorities, prompting an evacuation order in the area, in Cleves, Ohio, U.S., September 24, 2024, in this still image obtained from social media video. prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for residents in the Cleves and Whitewater Township areas in Hamilton County, Ohio, authorities said Tuesday.
Officials said 210 homes were located in the designated evacuation zone, though how many people have been impacted was not immediately known. Those needing shelter were advised to go to the Whitewater Township Center, officials said. Authorities are closely monitoring air quality for styrene but said at the earlier news conference that they haven't yet determined the exact levels.
In response to questions on Tuesday night about when residents can return home, officials urged patience.
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