Over 20 Seek Treatment in Toledo Chemical Leak

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TOLEDO, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A half-mile evacuation order remained in effect in north Toledo at last check with that massive chemical leak that occurred Tuesday night at the MT Tank Terminal.

The industrial chemical Glycodil Methacrylate can cause irritation to the eyes, ears and skin.

More than two dozen residents including a first responder sought medical treatment.

An initial shelter-in-place extended three miles all around the facility, with evacuations as well.

The Ohio EPA says a mistake was made when the material was being transferred from a large container.



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