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Biden and Trump spar over East Palestine train disaster in US

Workers continue to clean up remaining tanker cars from a trail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio [Matt Freed/AP Photo]

United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have traded accusations following the derailment of a train carrying toxic materials in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month.

Speaking during a visit to the town on Wednesday, Trump said the residents had experienced a “great betrayal” and accused the Biden administration of failing to mount a robust response after the February 3 accident spurred fears of air and water contamination.

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