Ohio residents demand answers at town hall after train derailment
One woman told CBS News that two days after the derailment, she was diagnosed with acute bronchitis from chemical fumes.
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One woman told CBS News that two days after the derailment, she was diagnosed with acute bronchitis from chemical fumes.
Residents in Ohio are complaining of health issues nearly two weeks after a train derailed near the town of East Palestine, burning toxic chemicals and dumping hazardous substances into the Ohio River. Washington Post reporter Justine McDaniel joined CBS News to discuss what residents are experiencing, and why Ohio's governor has not yet declared a state of emergency.
Those who rely on private wells were still urged to continue drinking bottled water until they can secure testing of their water source, the state said.
The Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment resulted in the release of toxic chemicals into the environment. But one of those – vinyl chloride – is particularly hazardous, and is associated with a higher risk of some forms of cancer. It can also be used to create a gas that was used as a weapon in WWI. Here's what to know.
Local residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned about returning to their homes after the train derailment accident that sent chemicals into nearby water sources. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports, and then Dr. Lynn Goldman of George Washington University joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the environmental impact and what residents should do if they are experiencing effects from the accident.
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are still worried about their health after an explosive train derailment earlier this month forced hundreds of evacuations. This comes following reports of respiratory issues, burning eyes and deceased wildlife. Lilia Luciano reports.
Lambert had a "heated conversation" with the leader of Ohio's National Guard before he was arrested while covering a press conference.
One woman said her vet told her the toxic chemicals from the train triggered her 2-year-old pet cat to go into congenital heart failure, and within days, they had to put him to sleep.
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned about their health after an explosive train derailment earlier this month forced hundreds of evacuations. Reid Frazier, energy reporter for The Allegheny Front and Pittsburgh's NPR news station, joined CBS News to discuss.
Residents near a train derailment in Ohio are complaining of sore throats and headaches after chemicals were released during the controlled burn of derailed train cars. Officials are adamant there's no threat to human life, but Ohio's Natural Resources Department revealed an estimated 3,500 fish were killed.
Residents are still coping with the aftermath of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that led to evacuations and concerns over potentially hazardous materials. Here's what to know.
About half a dozen hazardous substances were on board the train when it derailed in East Palestine — as well as the residue of one substance that can cause genetic mutations.
Footage captured by a security camera appears to show the Ohio train that derailed earlier this month was on fire 20 miles before reaching the site where it burst into a toxic fireball. Erica Mokay, a reporter for CBS News Pittsburgh station KDKA-TV, joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss the new questions raised by the alarming footage.
That video and a second one are raising questions about when the crew knew there was a problem.
Within a week of an evacuation order, East Palestine, Ohio residents slowly began returning to their homes after tests show no dangerous toxin air levels.
An evacuation order has been lifted near the site of train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents have been told the air and water supply passed safety tests. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak are joined by Dr. John Balmes, a spokesperson for the American Lung Association, to discuss the health concerns.
East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said that air and water samples determined the evacuation area to be safe for residents.
Thousands of residents along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border are waiting to return home following a controlled chemical release from a train wreck Friday in the area. Erik Olson, the senior strategic director of health for the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins CBS News with more on the crash in East Palestine, Ohio.
The area around a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border is still not safe for residents to return home. Frustration is growing from residents who say there's a lack of communication. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Evacuation orders were issued on Sunday ahead of a possible train car explosion with toxic chemicals, officials said.
Authorities in East Palestine, Ohio, successfully conducted a controlled release of toxic chemicals in several derailed train cars. Roxanna Saberi reports.
Vinyl chloride was slowly released from five rail cars into a trough that was then ignited, creating a large plume above the village of East Palestine.
A mandatory evacuation order is in effect in some Ohio communities amid fears of an explosion involving hazardous materials. This comes after a train derailment sparked a massive fire. KDKA's Jessica Guay has more.
Officials urged people living within a one-mile radius of the site to evacuate, saying an explosion could launch deadly shrapnel as far as a mile. Arrests were possible, authorities warned.
Local officials notified residents that an evacuation order remained in place Saturday morning for people within a mile of the scene.
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In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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