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Hazardous Materials Incident at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: The hazardous materials incident in the 1800 block of 8th Street NW has been resolved. A total of 28 individuals, including 24 students and 4 adults, were evaluated by emergency medical services.
While no further medical attention was required for most, one adult was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The school building was ventilated, and no hazardous readings were detected. The source of the odor was identified as asphalt work at a nearby construction site.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Emergency responders are currently on the scene at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, D.C., following a hazardous materials incident.
The school has been evacuated, and 17 children and 10 adults are reporting feeling ill.
The fire department is investigating the nature of the hazardous substance and is working to contain the situation.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. โ A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.