Overseas Network, February 21 (Xinhua) The derailment of a train in Ohio, the United States, caused the spread of toxic gas, which continued to simmer, causing widespread concern.
According to a report by Fox News in the United States on February 20, after the accident, a large amount of polluted soil and water has been dug out.
On the 20th, Norfolk Southern Railway, the company involved in the "poison train" incident, stated that about 15,000 pounds (about 6.8 tons) of contaminated soil and 1.1 million gallons (about 4.16 million liters) of contaminated water had been excavated from the accident site. water.
The company also said that "most of the hazardous compartments have been decontaminated," but they will remain on site until the National Transportation Safety Board completes its investigation.
On February 3, a train carrying dangerous chemicals derailed and caught fire in Ohio, USA, and a variety of toxic chemicals leaked.
Many local residents felt burning eyes and worried about their long-term health.
Caggiano, a hazardous materials expert in Ohio, told the media that the accident was equivalent to "destroying a small town with chemicals."
He also said that in 5 to 20 years, there may be a large number of cancer patients among the local people.
(Source: Overseas Network)