The Latest Breaking News from East Palestine

Following the derailment of about 50 train cars in East Palestine, Ohio, more than a week ago and the subsequent controlled release of vinyl chloride into the air to prevent an explosion, residents as far away as Pittsburgh are wondering about potential health impacts.

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are demanding answers amid fears over health effects of toxic chemical spill.

Back on 3 February, a freight train derailed in the Ohio town of East Palestine, with 20 of the cars carrying hazardous materials

Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym to seek answers about whether they are safe from toxic chemicals that spilled or were burned off

Despite reassurances from public officials, concerns linger about a train derailment that released toxic chemicals

The derailment of the train, which carried hazardous materials, raised concerns about water contamination from spilled materials.

Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.

Frequent train derailments under scrutiny after an ecological disaster struck East Palestine, Ohio

At least five hazardous chemicals released in East Palestine train crash, as residents fear long-term effects