Essence Magazine:
By Malaika Jabali ·Updated February 13, 2023
A train carrying dozens of cars of hazardous chemicals was derailed on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio causing a massive fire. After an evacuation order, officials cleared residents to return home last week. But people understandably have questions.
For one, how did this happen?
About 50 cars derailed in the crash because of a mechanical issue with a rail car, according to
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