serious concern after the derailment of a train full of chemicals

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 put out, our agency has not detected any concerning levels of pollution in the air.”

Thousands of dead fish

But citizens are worried. Since the train derailment, 3,500 fish died in river water. “Look at all the chemicals along the river, it’s disgusting!”, protests a mayor. The White House ensures 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.