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Chemical Spill Forces Evacuation Of Absegami High School

An Atlantic County high school was evacuated Thursday morning after the report of a chemical spill.

2013/05/09

Hazmat Team, Police Respond To Ammonia Leak Near Dietz & Watson Plant

Police and Hazmat crews responded to an ammonia leak in the Tacony section of the city.

2013/01/10

Paulsboro Jr.-Sr. High School (credit: CBS)

First Time Since Train Derailment, Paulsboro Students Head Back To School

Students headed back to class in Paulsboro public schools this morning, for the first time since a train derailment and chemical spill 11 days ago.

2012/12/11

Pumping Operations Completed On Breached Rail Car In Paulsboro

U.S. Coast Guard officials said Thursday that pumping operations on the breached rail car have been completed, which is a step in the right direction for still-evacuated residents in Paulsboro.

2012/12/06

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a freight train that derailed in Paulsboro, New Jersey, and resulted in a chemical spill Friday, Nov. 30. (see full story) (Credit: CBS 3)

Shelter In Place Order Lifted In Paulsboro, New Jersey

A shelter-in-place order that was issued Monday morning for residents in Paulsboro, New Jersey has been lifted.

2012/12/03

Dozens Sickened After Chemical Spill In Paulsboro

The vapors of vinyl chloride is the troublesome irritant that some people at a train derailment scene in Paulsboro, New Jersey may have been exposed to.

2012/11/30