Initial findings into what caused the train derailment that caused a toxic chemical release in Ohio earlier this month have been released. abc15
The National Transportation Safety Board released its initial findings Thursday on what caused a Norfolk Southern train to derail on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio.
About 30 miles from the site of the derailment, a temperature of 34 degrees above ambient temperature was recorded. Ten miles out, that temperature increased to 103 degrees. Near the derailment's location, that temperature was up to 253 degrees above the ambient temperature. When conductors noticed the temperature of 253 degrees, they stopped the train and notified dispatchers of a possible derailment.A full report recapping the derailment could take months.
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