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On February 3, a train derailed in Ohio, USA. From its gutted wagons, flammable toxic products came out which caused an explosion. The first readings fell on February 16, and even if they are reassuring, concern is spreading to local residents.
A huge plume of toxic smoke: this is the consequence of the explosion faced by the inhabitants of Ohio, after the derailment of a train on February 3. The barrels transported contained vinyl chloride, a flammable carcinogen used in the production of plastic. The first readings fell on February 16. The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency says: “Since the fire was extinguished, our agency has not detected any worrying levels of pollution in the air.”
Water victim of pollutionBut citizens are worried. Since the train derailment, 3,500 fish have died in the water of a river. “Look at all the chemicals along the river, it’s disgusting!” Protested a mayor. The White House assures that the file is being followed carefully. Water pollution analyzes are underway, and an investigation has been opened to determine the causes of the train derailment.
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