Deluzio Calls for Congressional Action After PA/Ohio Border Train Derailment [View all]

"U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, said after visiting the site of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on Thursday that he wants to see Congress and federal agencies take action to make railways safer."

"A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed near the Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, causing a fire that burned for three days. Norfolk Southern conducted a controlled burn of five tankers that had been hauling vinyl chloride to avoid a potential explosion, sending a dark plume of smoke over the East Palestine area."

"Residents, including about two dozen in Beaver County, were ordered to evacuate their homes for several days. The evacuation order was lifted last week, but some residents have shared concerns about air and water quality and foul odors. No deaths or injuries to people have been reported."

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