In East Palestine, questions remain about how the train derailment will impact the region and Ohio and Pennsylvania residents.
But, 11 days after the train came off the track, much remains unknown about the disaster
Residents were evacuated Feb. 6 so officials could conduct a controlled release of toxic chemicals people were allowed to return to their homes two days later. A townhall is planned for Wednesday night where more answers may be provided to East Palestine residents and Ohioans.What chemicals were in the derailed train cars?a letter from the U.S.
Exposure to vinyl chloride is associated with an increased risk of a rare form of liver cancer as well as brain and lung cancers.Burning it, which was part of the controlled release, creates the toxic gas phosgene and hydrogen chloride. The gas was used as a weapon during World War I.
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