New East Palestine lawsuit blames 2023 train derailment for deaths of 7 people
A new lawsuit alleges at least seven people have died from the aftermath of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine.
East Palestine residents allege wrongful deaths from 2023 derailment
A new lawsuit filed by over 700 residents of East Palestine, Ohio, makes the first wrongful-death allegations in connection with the 2023 derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in the village. In
Ohio Congress members propose rail safety legislation on 2-year anniversary of East Palestine derailment
Reps. Sykes and Rulli introduce the "RAIL Act" to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of communities near railways.
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Two years after a Norfolk Southern train derailment spewed a toxic cloud that drove thousands from their homes, freight trains with the same chemicals central to that disaster roll through town — with few steps taken by lawmakers to prevent another disaster.
VP Vance, Ohio leaders visit East Palestine train derailment on 2-year anniversary
Monday marks two years since a Norfolk Southern Train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
JD Vance visits East Palestine on 2-year anniversary of toxic Ohio train derailment: ‘This community will not be forgotten’
We are in it for the long haul in East Palestine,” Vance, a former US senator from Ohio, said in remarks from the town’s fire station.
New lawsuit blames 7 deaths on 2023 East Palestine train derailment
On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed after a railcar's wheel bearing overheated, causing a fire. Three days later, officials conducted a "controlled release" of several tank cars that were filled with vinyl chloride, a toxic and flammable gas that can cause certain cancers, to prevent an explosion.
Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'
A lawsuit alleging for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment was announced on Monday's second anniversary of the toxic crash near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border amid a flurry of new litigation.
Vance Calls Out a ‘Need to Do Better on Rail Safety’ on Norfolk Southern Derailment Anniversary
As the vice president visited East Palestine, Ohio, 744 residents sued the railroad for wrongful deaths related to the toxic accident.
Pennsylvania lawmakers aim to increase rail safety amid East Palestine anniversary
Monday marks two years since a train went off the tracks near the Pennsylvania border in East Palestine, Ohio. Previous attempts to improve rail safety in Pennsylvania have also derailed; however, a bill was reintroduced that offers another chance to make strides.
East Palestine, Ohio: A town failed by the EPA
Ever since Feb. 3, 2023, residents of East Palestine have struggled with serious health conditions that were nonexistent ...
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Norfolk Southern rail bridges in Western Pennsylvania in disrepair, study warns
The company dismissed the findings of a new report on 20 rail bridges in the Pittsburgh area. Thousands of gallons of a toxic ...
Mayor calls Norfolk Southern settlement a turning point in East Palestine's recovery
East Palestine will get $22 million in a settlement from Norfolk Southern on top of the already $13 million already paid.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s ...
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East Palestine settles with Norfolk Southern: Village will receive $22 million but not the promised first responder training center
FILE - This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East ...