Ohio train derailment latest updates: East Palestine fears of chemical ‘poisoning’ after vinyl chloride spill

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EPA and state lawmakers have told people it was safe to return to their homes and at the same time sent a legal notice to the rail operator over the threat of environmental contamination.

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