Ohio mayor says employee error caused chemical leak, lifts evacuation orders
Summary
A chemical leak in northeast Ohio was caused by a worker’s mistake that triggered a chemical reaction in a storage tank. Officials have lifted evacuation orders after confirming the area is now safe.Key Facts
- The leak occurred at MC Tank Terminal in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
- The tank contained glycidyl methacrylate, a chemical used to improve plastics and paints.
- An employee introduced heat to the tank during liquid transfer, causing the reaction.
- There was no fire or explosion during the incident.
- Hundreds of residents were evacuated, and 57 people received hospital treatment.
- The chemical venting process finished late Thursday, allowing safety checks to begin.
- The company accepted responsibility for the incident.
- Officials continue to investigate the cause and circumstances of the leak.
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