A chemical leak from a train car in Whitewater Township, near Cincinnati, prompted Ohio officials to issue evacuation orders on Tuesday due to concerns about a potential explosion. The big picture: Hamilton County,

The tank car, carrying approximately 30,000 gallons of styrene, was just four miles short of its destination when the leak occurred.

Authorities in Hamilton County, Ohio, said the rail car was leaking styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber.

A Train car in Hamilton County, Ohio had an open valve that leaked styrene and forced an emergency evacuation for anyone within a half mile radius of the area. (Credit: Aaron Vetter/Facebook)

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An evacuation order remains in effect for residents in an Ohio community as crews work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak

Residents near Cincinnati were urged to leave their homes due to the chemical leak as officials said there were concerns about a possible explosion.

Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred have been allowed to return to their homes. An evacuation order was issued shortly after styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber,