Train Derails in Paulsboro, Spills Chemicals

A train derailment in Paulsboro, Gloucester County caused a hazardous material spill. According to officials, four of the train's cars were dumped into Mantua Creek and leaked vinyl chloride, a colorless, organic gas with a sweet odor.

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Train Derails in Paulsboro, Spills Chemicals

A train derailment in Paulsboro, Gloucester County caused a hazardous material spill. According to officials, four of the train's cars were dumped into Mantua Creek and leaked vinyl chloride, a colorless, organic gas with a sweet odor.

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