Mike Turner says Ohio ‘may have missed a bullet’ after second train derailment

Rep. Mike Turner Springfield resident, (R.OH), says so. OhioAlthough they narrowly avoided an environment disaster when another Norfolk Southern train was delayed, the incident highlighted the need to implement more stringent rail safety regulations.

“Luckily, it seems we may have missed a bullet in this one,” Turner spoke. “This train may have been empty, and it looked like the hazardous materials is not going to be a threat to the community. We’ll have to see.”

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Turner made the comment one month ago. large Norfolk Southern train derailment In East Palestine Ohio, chemical toxins were released into the atmosphere. Residents are concerned about long-term health effectsIt is not uncommon for people to experience nausea, headaches, skin rashes and other symptoms.

Friday evening saw 20 derailments on the train’s 212 cars. Officials set up a shelter in place for those living within 1,000 feet from the accident site. Nearly 1,500 people lost their power.

Secretary of Transportation Pete ButtigiegThe tweets of a man who pledged to hold rail companies accountable following the derailment’s first occurred on Twitter by S.