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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Orsagos and John Seewer

Clinic to open near derailment site as health worries linger

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

A plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern, Ohio's governor said Friday, but worries remain among residents near the disaster site who've complained about lingering headaches and irritated eyes.

Despite repeated assurances that air and water testing has shown no signs of contaminants, some around East Palestine, along the Pennsylvania state line, are still skeptical and afraid to return to their homes.

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