WRECK: Drone video released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows nearly 20 charred rail cars at the scene of a train derailment, in East Palestine, Ohio, that prompted evacuations over the weekend.
A controlled release of toxic materials is conducted following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023.A controlled vent and burn of toxic chemicals at the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, went "as planned," and "no concerning" air and water quality readings have been detected, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Monday night.
“So far, so good. And we’re going to continue to monitor until the fire’s out,” James Justice of the EPA said.A controlled release of toxic materials is conducted following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023.A controlled release of toxic materials is conducted following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023.
"The vinyl chloride contents of five rail cars are currently unstable and could potentially explode, causing deadly disbursement of shrapnel and toxic fumes," the governor's office said in a statement. "To alleviate the risk of uncontrollable shrapnel from an explosion, Norfolk Southern Railroad is planning a controlled release of the vinyl chloride at approximately 3:30 p.m. today.
Janet Meek, who lives about one block from the railroad tracks, said she heard a "loud boom" around 9 p.m. Friday. Her husband reported seeing a "billowing ball of fire" while walking their dogs.
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