Residents of , , were initially told by authorities that the Norfolk Southern chemical train that derailed and exploded was only carrying malt liquor, DailyMail.com can reveal.Newly emerged audio recordings of frantic 911 calls following the February 3 disaster show emergency dispatchers had at first reassured callers that there was no need to evacuate after being advised the train cars contained 'some type of drinking .'But they would later learn five of the 38 cars were actually also carrying toxic substances including vinyl chloride, a gas used to make plastic, whose burning fumes have since left residents with respiratory problems and skin irritation.
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