Photo of the scene the night the derailment happened (Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio)
Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published February 13, 2023 11:55 A.M.

(East Palestine, Ohio) Three more chemicals have been revealed to have been on the train that derailed in East Palestine that ended in a controlled explosion. WKBN reports that Sil Caggiano, a hazardous materials specialist, has said that they basically “nuked” the town with chemicals to get the railroad back in operation. The EPA reportedly reached out to Norfolk Southern stating that ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate and isobutylene were also on the train. Ethylhexyl Acrylate is a carcinogen that can cause burning and irritation to skin and eyes, as well as coughing and shortness of breath when in contact with it. Isobutylene causes dizziness and drowsiness if inhaled. Caggiano told WKBN it’s possible the these chemicals are still present in the area and in homes. He suggested anyone in the area to get a health check up and keep track of their health status.