The 2023 East Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Disaster
03/11/23
“What happened in the 2023 East Palestine Ohio train derailment disaster?”
On February 3rd, 2023, 08:55 pm Eastern Standard Time, 38 cars of a train belonging to Norfolk Southern carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, USA. Multiple of these cars burned for days, releasing dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere. All residents within a 1.6 km radius were evacuated and the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia declared emergencies. The 2023 East Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Disaster has sparked debate around the nation and will be in the public’s eye for quite some time.
The People of East Palestine Ohio need to seek shelter. One family, the Velezes, need assistance. Your money will go a long way.
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