Residents Asked to Shelter in Place After Train Derails in Springfield, Ohio

A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday.

Clark County Emergency Management Agency told residents to seek shelter within 1,000ft (300m) of the incident. “out of an abundance of caution,” It was written in post Facebook

The derailment took place at Ohio 41 near the Prime Ohio Business Park, according to the agency, which asked all locals who need the highway to “find alternate routes.”

The agency reported that officials from various agencies in Ohio, Clark County and other states were there.

Norfolk Southern assured authorities that no hazardous materials were involved. The agency made the announcement hours later, at 8:50 PM local time.

“First responders and emergency officials are currently working at the site to confirm their report,” It was added.

Clark County residents were left without electricity for more than 1500 after downed power lines caused by the accident.

The Clark County Emergency Management Agency said that as of 8:50 p.m. local time it is “unclear how long it will take before power is restored to nearby residents.”

Trail Derailment in East Palestine

This derailment in Springfield comes a month after another Norfolk Southern train was derailed in East Palestine (Ohio) on February 3.

Five cars containing 115,580gallons vinyl chloride were transported on the train. This substance has been identified as a potential carcinogen. It’s highly inflammable. PVC pipes are made from it. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is linked with cancers of brain, liver, blood, lymphatic, skin, and lungs. Over fears that vinyl chloride might explode, crews set the chemicals on fire in controlled releases.

This caused a cloud of black smoke from various poisonous materials to spread throughout the city.

Officials from the federal and state governments have stated repeatedly that it is safe for evacuated residents in the area to return and that there has been no contamination detected through air sampling. According to the state, drinking water from the municipal water supply is safe and there is bottled water available for people who have private wells.

However, people do. expressed There is still concern about environmental contamination and ongoing questions. Reports from locals indicate a spate health issuesIncludes unusual ill