Multiple Accidents Involving Toxic Soil from East Palestine Derailment Clean-Up Site.

1 min read
Source: CBS Pittsburgh
Multiple Accidents Involving Toxic Soil from East Palestine Derailment Clean-Up Site.
Photo: CBS Pittsburgh
TL;DR Summary

A truck driver hauling 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment clean-up site crashed in Columbiana County, spilling about 20,000 pounds of soil onto the road and berm. The driver suffered minor injuries and was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. The spill was contained and not a threat to nearby waterways, according to the Ohio EPA. The road is currently closed as crews work to clear the site.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

1 min

vs 2 min read

Condensed

69%

24376 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on CBS Pittsburgh