Key takeaways:
- Residents of East Palestine, Ohio gathered for a CNN town hall to voice their concerns about the train derailment.
- Questions included air and water safety, clean-up efforts, and potential long-term health effects.
- The Federal Transportation Administration is set to release a preliminary report on the derailment and Governor DeWine and Norfolk Southern CEO Shaw have promised to work with the community.
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, a small town that was affected by a train derailment on February 3, gathered for a CNN town hall on Wednesday night to voice their concerns and distrust of the situation. The train was operated by Norfolk Southern and was carrying toxic chemicals, leading to a dayslong blaze and fear of a possible catastrophic tanker failure.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw attended the town hall to answer questions from the residents. Questions included air and water safety, clean-up efforts, and the potential long-term health effects on the families and children of East Palestine.
The Federal Transportation Administration is set to release a preliminary report on the derailment on Thursday. The report will provide more information on the cause of the crash and the potential risks associated with the chemicals released.
The residents of East Palestine are hoping for answers and solutions to the issues caused by the derailment. Governor DeWine and Norfolk Southern CEO Shaw have promised to work with the community to ensure their safety and well-being.
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