Officials are urging residents in northeastern Ohio to evacuate the area of a fiery train derailment, saying a possible “catastrophic tanker failure” could cause an explosion sending “deadly shrapn…
in northeastern Ohio are being urged to evacuate to safety — with officials warning that “catastrophic tanker failure” could cause an explosion that sends “deadly shrapnel traveling up to a mile.”
The train had been carrying hazardous materials from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania when it derailed in East Palestine on Friday night. Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin warned people that “there is a high probability of a toxic gas release and or explosion,”Of the more than 100 cars, about 20 were carrying hazardous materials, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which said 10 of those cars derailed, including five that were carrying vinyl chloride.
Vinyl chloride, used to make the polyvinyl chloride hard plastic resin in plastic products, is associated with increased risk of certain cancers, according to the federal government’s National Cancer Institute. Several cars were carrying vinyl chloride, which is associated with increased risk of certain cancers.The train also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from prior shipments, officials said.
The train also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from prior shipments, officials said.Mayor Trent Conaway, who declared a state of emergency in the village, said one person was arrested for going around barricades and warned that more arrests would follow if people did not stay away.
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