Leak of Toxic Chemical Forces Hundreds to Flee
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BALTIMORE — About 1,000 suburban residents were forced to leave their homes Friday after a “highly toxic, highly flammable” chemical leaked from a truck, officials said.
No serious injuries were reported after the methyl acryleate leaked Thursday night as it was being transferred from one truck to another.
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