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East Palestine train derailment spread 'hazardous' pollution to 16 states: Study


The destruction from a massive train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spread far beyond the initial wreckage site, spewing "hazardous" pollution across 16 states, according to a newly released study. Researchers estimate that 110 million residents, or one-third of the nation's population, were impacted by pollution.

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