Residents report health complications after train derailment in East Palestine

Описание: Feb. 3, 2023.



It was the night everything changed in East Palestine.


A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials was involved in a derailment late that Friday night, rocking the Columbiana County community near the Pennsylvania state line.


Three days later, the sky darkened as officials conducted a "controlled release" of chemicals from the derailment site amid concerns of a potential explosion.


East Palestine residents found themselves evacuated from their homes as headlines of "Toxic Ohio Train Derailment" captured national attention for weeks to come.




Questions about environmental impacts and potential health problems took center stage as cleanup efforts continued for months.


High-profile visitors also arrived in East Palestine -- including former President Donald Trump.


"To the people of East Palestine and nearby communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, we have told you loud and clear you are not forgotten," he said.
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