Green Health & Wellness Aftermath of toxic East Palestine train derailment one year later – GWC Mag gwcmagFebruary 6, 2024028 views Aftermath of toxic East Palestine train derailment one year later – CBS News Watch CBS News One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, forcing hundreds to evacuate. At the time, local officials allowed the rail operator to conduct a “controlled release” of toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding. In a new CBS Reports documentary, CBS News’ Roxana Saberi talks to a former Environmental Protection Agency official who is critical of that decision. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On