The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
Four nearly empty tankers were among the derailed cars, carrying residual levels of diesel exhaust fluid and a polyacrylamide water solution, said Springfield hazmat coordinator Matt Smith. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency described the materials as"common industrial products shipped via railroad."
Fire Chief Nagel said crews found dried liquid on the outside of a tanker, but assumed it was sludge that splashed up from the derailment itself. His team detected no leaks on the tankers. One hopper containing non-toxic PVC pellets did spill its contents onto nearby soil, but doesn't pose a health risk. Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel said her team would remain on site for cleanup.
"If there's anything we've learned so far, it's that transparency matters, encouraging facts not misinformation," Vogel said, thanking local agencies for their swift response."We will continue to be good partners in getting the facts out."
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