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Ohio Train Derailment Sparks Evacuation
6 Jul
Summary
- A train derailment occurred on Sunday night in northern Ohio.
- Residents within one-third mile evacuated due to potential chemical leak.
- A tanker car may be leaking hydrochloric acid, with explosion risks.
An urgent evacuation order was issued Sunday night for a portion of northern Ohio following a train derailment. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on July 5, near Whetstone Street and Auto Avenue in Bucyrus. Authorities have requested residents living within a one-third mile radius of the derailment site to leave their homes. This precautionary measure is in response to concerns that a tanker car involved in the crash may be leaking hydrochloric acid.
Adding to the urgency, officials have indicated a potential risk of explosion due to the chemical leak. As the situation develops, Bucyrus High School has been made available as a temporary shelter for those who have evacuated. The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities.
