Residents who say they're still suffering from illnesses nearly a month after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio confronted the railroad's operator Thursday at a town forum.
A cleanup worker stands on a derailed tank car of a Norfolk Southern freight train in East Palestine, Ohio, continues, Feb. 15, 2023.
"It's not safe here," said one man, staring straight at representatives of Norfolk Southern."I'm begging you, by the grace of God, please get our people out of here." Many people remain scared about whether the area will be safe for their children years from now, saying they fear that dioxins not yet detected will cause long-term damage. Testing so far by the EPA for"indicator chemicals" has suggested there's a low chance that dioxins were released from the derailment, the agency said.
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