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March 4, 2024 | 9:47 AM

Three trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in eastern Pennsylvania; no injuries reported

By The Associated Press
July 23, 2023 | 5:15 AM

Toxic trains: Real-time hazmat info hard to get, even for Lancaster County’s first responders

By Ann Rejrat/LNP | LancasterOnline
July 23, 2023 | 5:15 AM

We sought railroad hazmat records from 12 central Pa. counties; only 3 provided detailed lists

By Shelby Bradford and Katie Knol

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July 23, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Who responds? When do you evacuate? A look at Lancaster County’s Hazardous Rail Transit Plan

By Ann Rejrat/LNP | LancasterOnline
June 25, 2023 | 8:28 AM

A train carrying hazardous materials plunges into Yellowstone River after bridge fails

The train cars were carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur

By Claudia Lauer/The Associated Press
Updated: February 21, 2023 | 3:56 pm

EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment

By John Seewer and Michael Rubinkam/ The Associated Press
February 18, 2023 | 9:43 AM

Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself

Some residents have reported headaches and rashes in the aftermath of the incident

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR
February 17, 2023 | 6:32 PM

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on Congress to look at rail safety following East Palestine derailment

By Abigail Bottar/ Ideastream Public Media
February 17, 2023 | 5:36 PM

Ohio train that derailed wasn’t considered ‘high hazard.’ Could stricter rules make hazardous material transport safer?

All four U.S. Senators from Ohio and Pennsylvania say they’ll push for new rules to prevent a similar disaster in the future.

By Reid Frazier/The Allegheny Front
February 17, 2023 | 3:19 PM

Clinic to open near Ohio derailment site as health worries linger

By Patrick Orsagors and John Seewer/ The Associated Press
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