US Edition“We’re Running Out of Time” East Palestine Community Shares Pain, Seeks Progress with New Study Launched
Legislation would mandate safety upgrades like two-person crews and enhanced detectors to prevent hazardous derailments, following thousands evacuated in East Palestine, Ohio, officials said.
- Tuesday marks three years since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are pressing the Railway Safety Act.
- On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed, involving hazardous cargo like vinyl chloride, triggering evacuations and a fire while first responders found one car releasing vinyl chloride.
- Officials ordered controlled chemical releases and burns so crews could avert explosions and evacuate residents, later conducting a controlled detonation they said went `perfect`.
- Cleanup crews reported removals of 15,000 pounds of soil and 1.1 million gallons of water, and environmental assessments tallied more than 43,700 animals and 3,500 dead fish.
- The push for new rules is occurring amid lingering frustration from residents, with some facing costly medical bills like a $10,000 MRI, and Nezbeth said `some residents were getting approved for some reimbursements, other residents were getting denied for the exact same type of claim`.
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NIH opens East Palestine office to study long-term health effects of Ohio train derailment
A Norfolk Southern train transporting the toxic chemical, vinyl chloride, unexpectedly derailed three years ago, after a hot railcar wheel bearing sparked a fire. The derailment forced 38 train cars off track, 11 of which were carrying hazardous material.
Lawmakers advocate for railway safety act on 3 year mark of East Palestine derailment
Tuesday marks three years since a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, leading to the evacuation of thousands from the small town and nearby communities.
Tuesday marks three years since train derailment in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (CBS, KYMA) - On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, forcing hundreds to evacuate. About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a freight train was carrying a variety of materials from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania, rail operator Norfolk Southern said. No injuries were reported. First responders found evidence of one of the train cars…
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