CDC Team Investigating Ohio Train Derailment Falls Ill

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CDC Team Investigating Ohio Train Derailment Falls Ill
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Seven US health investigators fell ill while probing the impact of the 3 February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which was carrying vinyl chloride and other potentially hazardous substances. Locals in East Palestine have reported similar illnesses. The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the company that operated the train - Norfolk Southern - over environmental damage caused by the derailment.

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