Ohio Residents Report Unusual Illnesses After Toxic Train Crash

Ohio Residents Report Unusual Illnesses After Toxic Train Crash
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
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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More residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have complained about unusual health problems in the wake of the train derailment in their town that released toxic chemicals into the air, ground, and water.

Wade Lovett, a resident, told the New York Post on Feb. 25 that he’s had issues with his breathing since the derailment and controlled burn of a range of hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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