Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment

Lawsuit alleges first deaths from disastrous 2023 train derailment in Ohio
A new lawsuit alleges for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment.
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.
JD Vance visits East Palestine on 2-year anniversary of toxic Ohio train derailment: ‘This community will not be forgotten’
We are in it for the long haul in East Palestine,” Vance, a former US senator from Ohio, said in remarks from the town’s fire station.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from a disastrous train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in 2023.
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.
Ohio Congress members propose rail safety legislation on 2-year anniversary of East Palestine derailment
Reps. Sykes and Rulli introduce the "RAIL Act" to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of communities near railways.
Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'
A lawsuit alleging for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment was announced on Monday's second anniversary of the toxic crash near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border amid a flurry of new litigation.
New Lawsuit Alleges Locals Died As Result Of 2023 East Palestine Derailment Disaster
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging for the first time that the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment resulted in deaths, according to The Associated Press. The complaint alleges that the disaster led to seven deaths,
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Freight train derails narrowly avoiding homes in India
A freight train derailed and nearly crashed into homes, causing panic among residents in India. Authorities reported that the incident occurred during shunting operations in Rourkela, Odisha, on ...
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Two years after the derailment and residents continue to call for aid
It was just before 9 p.m. on Feb. 3. 2023 — a particularly frigid and quiet night — when an alarm sounded in the locomotive ...
Freight train derailment in Odisha's Rourkela, wagon ploughs into road
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CSX train derails in Chatham, no injuries reported
A CSX freight train derailed within the Village of Chatham Thursday evening, according to Chatham Police.Emergency services, ...
Mayor of East Palestine calls settlement 'an opportunity for our future' after derailment
It has been just over two years since a freight train derailment in the village in East Palestine near the Pennsylvania line.
Freight train rams into goods train in Fatehpur, 1 injured
Lucknow: A coal laden freight train rammed into a stationary goods train in Fatehpur district on Tuesday, leaving a loco ...