The Latest Breaking News from East Palestine

Some residents are talking about packing up and leaving East Palestine, Ohio, US, after the train wreck spewed toxic chemicals into the air and waterways

Following the derailment of about 50 train cars in East Palestine, Ohio, more than a week ago and the subsequent controlled release of vinyl chloride into the air to prevent an explosion, residents as far away as Pittsburgh are wondering about potential health impacts.

Graig Graziosi reports from East Palestine as residents gather at a town meeting - only to leave with more questions than answers on their fears of catastrophic chemicals

Back on 3 February, a freight train derailed in the Ohio town of East Palestine, with 20 of the cars carrying hazardous materials

Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym to seek answers about whether they are safe from toxic chemicals that spilled or were burned off

Despite reassurances from public officials, concerns linger about a train derailment that released toxic chemicals

The derailment of the train, which carried hazardous materials, raised concerns about water contamination from spilled materials.

Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.

Frequent train derailments under scrutiny after an ecological disaster struck East Palestine, Ohio