Hundreds of residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment and the subsequent burning of some of the hazardous chemicals on board, have questioned officials over potential health hazards.
Norfolk Southern, the rail operator, did not join Wednesday night’s meeting in East Palestine – which was billed as an open house gathering with local, state and federal officials – because of concerns for their staff’s safety.
“Unfortunately, after consulting with community leaders, we have become increasingly concerned about the growing physical threat to our employees … around this event stemming from the increasing likelihood of the participation of outside parties,” the railway said in a statement.
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and ignited a fire in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, setting off evacuation orders and a federal investigation. Now there are worries about the environment and transportation network.
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Here’s a link to the NYTimes article in the tweet above: After the Ohio Train Derailment: Evacuations, Toxic Chemicals and Water Worries
