Hazmat crews respond to chemical leak at CSX railyard in South Philadelphia

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 9:28PM
Hazmat crews respond to chemical leak at CSX railyard in South Philadelphia
A hazmat team responded to a chemical leak at a CSX railyard along Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A hazmat team responded to a chemical leak at a CSX railyard along Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Fire Department says acetone was leaking from the 33,000-gallon tanker around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon.

It took close to an hour to bring the situation under control.

There are no reported injuries or impacts to the air or water, but the investigation continues.

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