A new study found traces of hazardous chemicals from the East Palestine disaster in 16 U.S. states.
On February 3, 2023, a freight train owned by Norfolk Southern carrying thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals derailed in the town of East Palestine , Ohio . For days, flames engulfed the rail cars, which contained highly hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride and butyl acrylate, used in the production of plastic. A thick, tall plume of black smoke billowed from the accident site and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.
“I think we should be concerned,” she continued, noting this isn’t the first time researchers have observed far-researching pollution from local disasters. Of the 38 train cars that derailed in East Palestine, at least 11 were carrying highly toxic chemicals. To prevent a potential explosion, officials approved the controlled burn of five-cars worth of vinyl chloride, a colorless, flammable gas and known carcinogen. East Palestine residents were allowed to come back home about a week later.
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