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Investigation Continues into Deadly Central Illinois Truck Crash that Caused Toxic Chemical Leak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities resumed their investigation Sunday of a central Illinois truck crash that killed five people, injured five others and prompted an evacuation for hundreds of residents after a toxic chemical leak. The tanker truck, which was …

Dozens Treated After Chemical Leak at Texas Water Park

A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues Saturday, authorities said. Twenty-nine people were taken to local hospitals following the incident at children’s pool in Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown …

9 Hospitalized After Chemical Leak at Colorado Restaurant

Nine people were treated at a hospital for respiratory symptoms after they were exposed to an apparent refrigerant leak at a Longmont, Colo., restaurant. At least two dozen employees and customers at the Oskar Blues restaurant reported they were exposed …

Freedom Industries Tank Teardown to Begin Monday

After running into asbestos problems, the company at the center of a January spill into West Virginia’s biggest water supply plans to start dismantling its tanks Monday. Freedom Industries Chief Restructuring Officer Mark Welch described the new start time Tuesday …