The Nation - News from July 26, 1987
A toxic and volatile chemical leaked from a Conrail tank car in Avon, Ind., forcing evacuation of about 2,500 people and slightly injuring 10 who inhaled fumes. Authorities said that at least seven railroad workers were treated at hospitals, and a state police office1914724718scene. About 28,800 gallons of the chemical acetaldehyde, a colorless liquid used in the silvering of mirrors, escaped after steel rods on a flatbed car slipped and punctured the tanker coupled behind it, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Lt. Steven Golden said. He said that the leak was contained.
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