Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg arrived in East Palestine on Thursday to visit where a train carrying hazardous materials derailed nearly three weeks ago, upending the lives of many in the …
nearly three weeks ago — after receiving mounting criticism from residents for not heading there sooner.
Buttigieg showed up just before 8 a.m. at the site of the Feb. 3 derailment, where he is expected to meet with local residents, many of whom are frustrated by the federal response to the derailment and the possibility that they’ve been exposed to toxic materials that will negatively impact their health.
His visit coincides with the National Transportation Safety Board’s plans to release the initial results of its investigation into the Norfolk Southern train’s derailment.Pete Buttigieg visits East Palestine, Ohio Thursday to view the site where a train carrying hazardous materials derailed.“This morning I’m in East Palestine, Ohio, to see the site of the Norfolk Southern derailment, hear updates from investigators, and meet first responders.
Buttigieg has received backlash in recent weeks over his response to the derailment, with critics claiming the Democrat appeared to be blowing off the village’s residents when he said he wouldCNN Local and federal officials have tried to ensure residents that the water, soil and air are safe following the toxic train crash.
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