Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio Causes State of Emergency
On Friday night, a train derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, causing a massive fire that continues to burn 24 hours later. As the fire reduces in intensity, it remains active and chemicals from the wreckage are being released into the air. Mayor Trent Conaway has declared a state of emergency for the Village of East Palestine, Ohio as hazmat teams, specialists, and investigators from Norfolk Southern, environmental agencies, and the National Transportation Safety Board step …