Train Derailment: Toxic Vinyl Chloride Burning Deemed Unnecessary by NTSB
East Palestine, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board revealed on Tuesday that a controlled burn of chemicals following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio last year was deemed unnecessary. This decision came after intentional release and burning of toxic vinyl chloride from the derailed cars, despite potential health risks. NTSB officials emphasized that the train operator and its contractors failed to communicate crucial information to incident commanders, leading to the unnecessary burning of …