The Ohio Train Derailment is Awful. Could It Happen Here?

Earlier this month, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in a town 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Residents within miles of the crash were evacuated while officials released those potentially deadly fumes into the air to avoid an explosion. Since then, many people living in East Palestine have been feeling sick. finding dead animals, and expressing concerns over their water being contaminated. We’re with environmental reporter, Kristina Marusic to find out if the dangerous chemicals will pollute Pittsburgh, and if a derailment like the one in Ohio, could happen in the city.  Special thanks to the TikTok channel @moreperfectunion and creator @HeyJohnRussell for the great reporting and sound. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893.