New East Palestine lawsuit blames 2023 train derailment for deaths of 7 people
A new lawsuit alleges at least seven people have died from the aftermath of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine.
East Palestine residents allege wrongful deaths from 2023 derailment
A new lawsuit filed by over 700 residents of East Palestine, Ohio, makes the first wrongful-death allegations in connection with the 2023 derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in the village. In
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.
East Palestine reaches $22 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over derailment
A Norfolk Southern train's 50-plus carriages fell off the track. The released chemicals affected the nearby soil and water.
VP Vance visits East Palestine two years after Norfolk Southern train derailment
Bianca Censori has been romantically linked to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, since 2023. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, known for the heroic landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, weighed in on the deadly midair collision.
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.
East Palestine and Norfolk Southern reach $22 million settlement after 2023 train derailment
SO JUST TO NOTE OFF THE TOP, THE SETTLEMENT STILL NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY BY A FEDERAL JUDGE. BUT YEAH, WE WANTED TO HEAR WHAT PEOPLE ON THE GROUND IN EAST PALESTINE, THE ONES WHO ARE MOST IMPACTED BY THAT.
Hundreds of current and former East Palestine residents file new lawsuit: "We didn't ask for this."
As residents continue to wait for action in Washington D.C., hundreds of East Palestine, Ohio residents are gearing up for a new court battle. A new lawsuit claims that Norfolk Southern and agencies at all levels of government failed the communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Two years after the derailment, hundreds of residents file new lawsuit
More than 700 current and former East Palestine residents have filed a new lawsuit two years after the derailment sent toxic chemicals into the air, water, and soil. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso spoke with a few of those residents.
Mayor calls Norfolk Southern settlement a turning point in East Palestine's recovery
East Palestine will get $22 million in a settlement from Norfolk Southern on top of the already $13 million already paid.
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East Palestine settles with Norfolk Southern: Village will receive $22 million but not the promised first responder training center
FILE - This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine ...
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 ...
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Vice President JD Vance marks 2 years since toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Vice President JD Vance returned to East Palestine, Ohio, this week to mark two years since the toxic train derailment sent ...
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 ...