'It will never be home again': 2 years after train derailment, East Palestine residents struggle
The impact of the disaster extends beyond health concerns. Property owners say their wallets have taken a major hit.
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.
East Palestine reaches $22 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over derailment
A Norfolk Southern train's 50-plus carriages fell off the track. The released chemicals affected the nearby soil and water.
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.
Hundreds of current and former East Palestine residents file new lawsuit: "We didn't ask for this."
As residents continue to wait for action in Washington D.C., hundreds of East Palestine, Ohio residents are gearing up for a new court battle. A new lawsuit claims that Norfolk Southern and agencies at all levels of government failed the communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Two years after the derailment, hundreds of residents file new lawsuit
More than 700 current and former East Palestine residents have filed a new lawsuit two years after the derailment sent toxic chemicals into the air, water, and soil. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso spoke with a few of those residents.
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Ohio representatives reintroduce bill for East Palestine derailment health concerns
The East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025 would authorize funding long-term studies of the health impacts of ...
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Norfolk Southern marks derailment anniversary by highlighting contributions and improvements
Norfolk Southern chose to talk numbers when marking the second anniversary of the East Palestine train derailment and ...
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NS marks two years since derailment
Norfolk Southern chose to talk numbers when marking the second anniversary of the East Palestine train derailment and chemical release, highlighting funds the railroad has paid for “health support, ...
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Two years ago: East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment remembered
Two years ago, a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, led to a chemical fire and evacuation. Cleanup efforts are largely complete, but residents remain worried about long-term health ...
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Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce settlement over train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WXIX) - After nearly two years, Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Ohio village of East Palestine have reached a settlement agreement in the February 2023 train ...
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Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from the disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania ...
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East Palestine reaches settlement with Norfolk Southern over 2023 derailment
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine, Ohio ... used for priorities identified by the Village in connection with the train derailment," the a statement said. The agreement "resolved all claims ...