Category Archives: Train Derailment
Officials Try To Put Price Tag On Ohio Train Derailment
Governor Mike DeWine wants Norfolk Southern to pick up the tab for the long-term impacts of the February 3 toxic train derailment inflicted upon the community. Since the accident, officials have said tests showed the air and municipal water were safe and allowed residents to return to their homes after a brief evacuation order…. Read More »
Ohio Train Derailment: Physical And Emotional Injuries
One witness said that when she looked out the window when a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, “all you saw was the flames.” In addition to that initial impact, over the next several weeks, most victims went to inconclusive doctor visits and were afraid to go outside or drink the water…. Read More »
Five Things We Know So Far About The Ohio Train Derailment
The environmental effects of the East Palestine train derailment and disaster have been felt as far away as Texas. Ohio officials shipped 50,000 gallons of toxic wastewater, left over from firefighting efforts, to a company near Houston. That company, Texas Molecular, said it could handle the job. “Our technology safely removes hazardous constituents from… Read More »