On the night of Feb. 3, 2023, nearly 40 rail cars on a train traveling through Ohio to Pennsylvania derailed at 8:54 PM local time. East Palestine residents Bill and Marjorie Slavik couldn’t believe what was happening in their small community. Flames shot into the sky as first responders attempted to battle the impossible blaze. The days that followed changed the town forever.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On the night of Feb. 3, 2023, nearly 40 rail cars on a train traveling through Ohio to Pennsylvania derailed at 8:54 PM local time. East Palestine residents Bill and Marjorie Slavik couldn’t believe what was happening in their small community. Flames shot into the sky as first responders attempted to battle the impossible blaze. The days that followed changed the town forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the night of Feb. 3, 2023, nearly 40 rail cars on a train traveling through Ohio to Pennsylvania derailed at 8:54 PM local time. East Palestine residents Bill and Marjorie Slavik couldn’t believe what was happening in their small community. Flames shot into the sky as first responders attempted to battle the impossible blaze. The days that followed changed the town forever.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Derailment Disaster Teaser

In this gripping limited series podcast, "Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine," we delve into the harrowing tale of a toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment that shook the small town of East Palestine and its surrounding communities. Through in-depth interviews, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, we uncover the devastating effects of the derailment and the industry-wide negligence that led to this catastrophic event.
 Our journey takes us through the rail industry's consolidation, exposing the startling lack of safety regulations that have paved the way for disasters like the East Palestine derailment. We also examine the controversial decision to burn not one, but five rail cars full of vinyl chloride, resulting in a toxic plume that hovered over multiple counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania. As one HAZMAT specialist chillingly puts it, "We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open."
Join us as we navigate the complex world of corporate greed, regulatory shortcomings, and environmental disaster, all woven together in this heart-wrenching tale of a community in crisis. "Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine" is an eye-opening investigation into the dark underbelly of the rail industry and the dire consequences that befall the innocent when corners are cut, and profits are prioritized. Don't miss a single episode of this must-listen series.

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In this gripping limited series podcast, "Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine," we delve into the harrowing tale of a toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment that shook the small town of East Palestine and its surrounding communities. Through in-depth interviews, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, we uncover the devastating effects of the derailment and the industry-wide negligence that led to this catastrophic event. Our journey takes us through the rail industry's consolidation, exposing the startling lack of safety regulations that have paved the way for disasters like the East Palestine derailment. We also examine the controversial decision to burn not one, but five rail cars full of vinyl chloride, resulting in a toxic plume that hovered over multiple counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania. As one HAZMAT specialist chillingly puts it, "We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open." Join us as we navigate the complex world of corporate greed, regulatory shortcomings, and environmental disaster, all woven together in this heart-wrenching tale of a community in crisis. "Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine" is an eye-opening investigation into the dark underbelly of the rail industry and the dire consequences that befall the innocent when corners are cut, and profits are prioritized. Don't miss a single episode of this must-listen series.

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