Toxic Disaster in Ohio: Hazardous Chemicals Released After Train Derailment

A train derailment in Ohio has caused a hazardous chemical spill that has put the public health of the area at risk.

The derailment occurred on Monday morning in East Palestine, Ohio and released a large amount of hazardous chemicals into the atmosphere. The Ohio governor has called on D.C. to address the “absurd” train regulations that allowed for the incident to happen.

The chemicals released have caused a serious public health crisis, according to a physician who has been monitoring the situation. People living up to 30 miles away from the incident have reported feeling the impact of the chemical spill.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has been working diligently to contain the spill and limit the public health risks.

The incident has caused a great deal of disruption and concern for people in the area. The full coverage of the incident can be found on USNN.