6 Families Flee Toxic Leak Near Arkansas Missile Site
United Press International
ST. VINCENT, Ark. —
A cloud of toxic chemical used to launch a Titan 2 missile leaked into the atmosphere, forcing the temporary evacuation of six families who live near the rural missile site, authorities said. About two gallons of oxidizer escaped from the missile Tuesday night.
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