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Two Years After East Palestine Derailment, Residents and Leaders Grapple with Recovery and Accountability

A lawsuit was announced on the second anniversary of the East Palestine train derailment, claiming wrongful deaths, including that of a 1-week-old baby, against Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Norfolk Southern agreed to a $22 million settlement for East Palestine, which includes funds for upgrades to the water treatment plant and replacing police and fire equipment.
Residents represented by Attorney Kristina Baehr seek transparency regarding their exposure to toxins from the derailment and want to understand what occurred.
Baehr noted that the EPA and CDC's response mirrored patterns seen in other environmental disasters, like the Navy's toxic spill in Hawaii.

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Vance Visits East Palestine, Two Years after Toxic Train Derailment

Vance assured the town's resident that the President loves this community and that “it will not be forgotten.”

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Lawsuit blames seven deaths on East Palestine derailment

A column of smoke marks the vent-and-burn release of chemicals at the East Palestine derailment in February 2023. A new lawsuit claims the derailment is responsible for seven deaths. Bazetta, Ohio, Fire Department, via Facebook EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — A new lawsuit blames the East Palestine derailment and toxic-chemical release for seven deaths, including that of a week-old infant. The suit was announced Monday — two years after the Feb. 3, 2023,…

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Liberty Nation

Vance Vows Battered East Palestine Is a Top Priority - Liberty Nation News

By Sarah Cowgill Two years after a toxic train derailment uprooted hundreds of residents on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha visited East Palestine, OH, to remember the event, check in on cleanup efforts still ongoing, and see where Norfolk Southern Railroad’s settlement money has gone. Vance was joined by Sens. Bernie Moreno […]

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The Blade

Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says U.S. needs 'to do better on rail safety'

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — A lawsuit alleging for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment was announced on Monday's second anniversary of the toxic crash near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border amid a flurry of new litigation.

29 days ago·Toledo, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

JD Vance Visits East Palestine, OH on Second Anniversary of Derailment Disaster: 'This Community Will Not be Forgotten'

On the second anniversary of the East Palestine derailment, JD Vance reaffirms his commitment to the community, emphasizing resilience and remembrance in a poignant address. Watch the full video for insights.

29 days ago·United States

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New York Post

JD Vance visits East Palestine on 2-year anniversary of toxic Ohio train derailment: ‘This community will not be forgotten’

Vice President JD Vance vowed Monday that the Trump administration will “finish the cleanup” of East Palestine, Ohio, during a visit to mark the 2-year anniversary of a toxic train derailment.

29 days ago·New York, United States

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