Key takeaways:
- The derailment was caused by a hot axle on one of the train cars carrying plastic pellets, which sparked the initial fire.
- The NTSB has begun examining procedures, practices, and design prior to the derailment to determine what went wrong.
- The NTSB is expected to release its final report in the coming months.
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio were shocked when a freight train derailed on February 3, causing a fiery wreck and the release of hazardous chemicals. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report on Thursday, concluding that the crash was preventable and that the crew operating the train had no indication of the impending disaster.
The NTSB report found that the derailment was caused by a hot axle on one of the train cars carrying plastic pellets, which sparked the initial fire. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy stated that the crew had no warning before the derailment occurred.
The derailment has caused long-term concerns among hundreds of residents, who have been complaining of feeling sick since the hazardous chemicals were released into the air, water, and soil. The NTSB has now begun examining procedures, practices, and design prior to the derailment to determine what went wrong.
The NTSB has not yet released any findings or recommendations, and the investigation is ongoing. In the meantime, residents of East Palestine are still dealing with the aftermath of the derailment and the release of hazardous chemicals. The NTSB is expected to release its final report in the coming months.
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