Officials urge residents to leave the area of a chemical leak near Cleves

September 24,2024

Residents near Cleves are being urged to leave their homes due to a chemical leak near State Route 128, according to the Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency.

Officials said to leave the area of U.S. Route 50 and State Route 128. An agency spokesperson said a rail car is leaking styrene, a toxic and flammable gas that is widely used to make plastics and rubbers.

The agency initially told residents to stay indoors and seal off doors and windows. A shelter is now open to the public at the Whitewater Township Community Center at 6125 Dry Fork Road.

Three Rivers School District said on its website that school buildings are being evacuated of students and staff, with all after-school activities canceled Tuesday evening.

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