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Toledo chemical leak forces evacuations and shelter-in-place orders
A chemical leak at the MC Tank Transport terminal in Toledo, Ohio, prompted emergency evacuations and shelter-in-place orders on Tuesday night. The incident involved a 5,500-gallon tank containing glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in coatings and plastics.
Authorities ordered nearly 1,000 residents within a one-mile radius to evacuate, while residents within a three-mile radius were instructed to shelter in place. More than 50,000 people were advised to stay indoors as a precaution. The Ohio EPA attributed the leak to an error during material transfer.
At least 57 people were treated by hospitals for symptoms including eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, nausea, and dizziness. A Lucas County sheriff’s deputy also sought medical treatment after becoming ill at the scene.
Due to the volatility of the remaining chemicals, officials decided to allow the tank to vent naturally rather than attempting to plug the leak, citing a persistent explosion risk. Local schools, including 57 in the Toledo Public Schools district, were closed as a result of the incident.
Entities
American Red Cross · Lucas County Emergency Management Agency · MC Tank Transport · MC Tank Transport Inc. · Ohio · Ohio EPA · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · ProMedica · Red Cross · Sterling Pipe and Tube · Toledo · Toledo Fire & Rescue Department
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Toledo Public Schools and Washington Local Schools closed.
- [● 13 SOURCES] Nearly 1,000 residents were ordered to evacuate within a one-mile radius. www.acierta.mx · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.notiulti.com · actualidad-rt.com · +6 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] A shelter-in-place order was issued for a three-mile radius. www.wxyz.com · www.acierta.mx · www.cmjornal.pt · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · www.notiulti.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] A sheriff’s deputy was injured and sought hospital treatment. www.wxyz.com · www.acierta.mx · www.cmjornal.pt · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · www.epochtimes.com · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Ohio EPA stated the leak occurred due to an error during material transfer. www.cmjornal.pt · whdh.com · www.kob.com · www.singtaousa.com · krdo.com · +1 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The released chemical was glycidyl methacrylate. www.acierta.mx · www.cmjornal.pt · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · www.notiulti.com · actualidad-rt.com · +13 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The tank had a capacity of 5,500 gallons. dailycallernewsfoundation.org · www.notiulti.com · actualidad-rt.com · www.singtaousa.com · www.michiganpublic.org · +2 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] A chemical tank rupture occurred in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday night. www.cmjornal.pt · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · www.notiulti.com · actualidad-rt.com · whdh.com · +14 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 57 people were treated by hospitals for symptoms related to the incident. www.fox5atlanta.com