Drone video shows aftermath of Ohio train derailment, explosion

About 50 cars, including 10 carrying hazardous materials, derailed in a fiery crash in East Palestine, according to rail operator Norfolk Southern and the NTSB.

A big fireball and billowing smoke rose into the sky when officials released and burned toxic chemicals from the wreckage of a derailed train in an Ohio village.

Residents in the immediate area there and nearby in Pennsylvania remain evacuated Wednesday because of health risks from the fumes. Officials warned that burning the vinyl chloride would result in two concerning gases — hydrogen chloride and phosgene, which was used as a weapon in World War I.

Officials say air monitoring hasn't detected concerning levels inside or outside the evacuation radius, and they're still working with experts to determine safe levels for various gases before residents can return.

[ChrisR]

The kind of disaster you'll see YouTube channels make mini-documentaries on in about 3-4 years after.

[gravewalker]

Chinese balloon and UFO were more important i guess.

[wildflowersarefree]

Funny how this isn't as prevalent on the national news as it should be. I use to live in an area where there was a trail derailment years ago, Granitville, South Carolina. It left lingering health affects for hundreds.

[john_wick]

The consequence of not having better infrastructure

[ErvinandMFantasyFootball]

And guarantee you local good ole boys will be out there bare handed picking up rubble. Like wtf. That towns a landfill now, pay everyone out and never go back there.

[johnfreel]

We have time to do something, but if we sit analyzing too long it will be too late.

[TheHermithood]

The site looks like a bunker buster hit it. Om my goodness! I had a friend call me from another state and asked me if I saw the blast from here in PA.

[johnfuzz]

Over 30;cars full of chemicals. This is catastrophic!

[ScaryGarrySG]

Do you feel that perhaps your station should have covered this sooner?

[uzprxhz]

I thought this is Middle East of War by Us,
But this is Mighty Chad America for real

[Gage]

So they use a drone to inspect it but tell people it’s okay to go home

[blaccsilverstaff]

Is that white stuff the chemical all over the ground?

[jhdqvcv]

If I was American, I would prefer to not be around Ohio right now.

[CoolCatProductions-]

Love Canal Pt:2 is right here unfolding on us

[phatmeow]

if i had to guess it was the terribly old poorly maintained tracks that caused the derailment?

[See_through]

Gosh the regards that live among us, don’t have the brain power to explain the plan to every dummy on lamer earth 😢

[SocialismSucks]

Looks like a day with the Brandon Administration.

[birbwatcher]

let's chase ufo and baloons. this is not a news at all