Toxic Chemicals in Ohio Train Derailing, Water and Air Concerns, Health Risks: What We Know Now
ONG 52nd Civil Support Team members prepare to enter an incident area to assess remaining hazards with a lightweight inflatable decontamination system (LIDS) in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 7, 2023. Ohio National Guard via AP
It has been almost two weeks since the train derailing and subsequent fires in East Palestine, Ohio, yet the health crisis from the contamination remains for the local and nearby residents.
Experts weigh in on the potential health effects, and ways to prevent health problems for affected residents.
The Ohio Train Derailment: What Happened
On Feb. 3, 2023, at 8:55 p.m. EST, at least 50 freight cars from a 150-car Norfolk Southern train derailed on the outskirts of East Palestine, Ohio.
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
