East Palestine, train derailment

New lawsuit blames 7 deaths on 2023 East Palestine train derailment
On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed after a railcar's wheel bearing overheated, causing a fire. Three days later, officials conducted a "controlled release" of several tank cars that were filled with vinyl chloride, a toxic and flammable gas that can cause certain cancers, to prevent an explosion.
Ohio representatives reintroduce bill for East Palestine derailment health concerns
The East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025 would authorize funding long-term studies of the health impacts of the derailment, according to a press release.
During visit to East Palestine 2 years after toxic train derailment, Vance vows to work on rail safety
Vice President JD Vance visited East Palestine on Monday to see what still needs to be done and how to avoid another disaster.
East Palestine train derailment 2 years later: An updated timeline
East Palestine still faces the fallout after a Norfolk Southern train derailed and caught fire on Feb. 3, 2023.
Ohio Congress members propose rail safety legislation on 2-year anniversary of East Palestine derailment
Reps. Sykes and Rulli introduce the "RAIL Act" to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of communities near railways.
Lawsuit blames deaths on toxic East Palestine train derailment
A new lawsuit alleges for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Two years ago: East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment remembered
It was two years ago that the lives of residents of nearby East Palestine, Ohio, and the Darlington area of Beaver County just inside Pennsylvania were blown up by a train derailment that burned for days and then was exploded, creating a chemical cloud that hung for hours over the region.
Lawsuit alleges first deaths from East Palestine train derailment
The new lawsuit that will be made public later on Monday contains the first seven wrongful death claims filed against Norfolk Southern railroad — including the death of a 1-week-old baby.
2 years after East Palestine train derailment, grandfather says his family still has health issues
Every time Gregory Mascher hears a train whistle or one roaring through his small town, he said he is reminded of the fiery, toxic train derailment that happened two years ago.
East Palestine train derailment two years later: VP Vance, Ohio leaders to visit site
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Two years after train derailment in East Palestine, some residents worry about liver disease
Two years after the derailment, researchers are stepping in to track how low-level, long-term environmental exposures are affecting the health of East Palestine residents.
New East Palestine lawsuit blames 2023 train derailment for deaths of 7 people
A new lawsuit alleges at least seven people have died from the aftermath of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in ...
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WKBN Reporter Sues After Covering Toxic Ohio Train Derailment
The reporter for the Youngstown, Ohio CBS affiliate was on scene shortly after the 2023 derailment and fire and for several ...