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EPA Visits East Palestine to Investigate Train Derailment and Address Health and Environmental Concerns

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio are facing health concerns and environmental damage due to a February 3 freight train derailment carrying toxic substances. The EPA is sending its top official to the town and a health clinic has been opened to address residents’ health concerns. Norfolk Southern, the railway company in charge of the train, is working with the EPA to ensure that hazardous materials are properly disposed of and that the environment is not further damaged.