A
few weeks ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train was
carrying hazardous chemicals near the Ohio-Pennsylvania
border. Then, it derailed and caught fire. The spill of chemicals seeped
into the earth, air, and water.
Locals have reported
feeling sick, and many pets in the affected area have
died.
Norfolk Southern could have
prevented this crash, but instead, chose to take
shortcuts, resulting in the toxic chemical spill that
caught fire and turned into hydrochloric
acid.
Even short exposure to
hydrochloric acid can lead to blindness, severe burns,
and internal damage. And now, it's in the air and water
in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
It's still unclear exactly what
the lasting effects of the spill could be, but some
scientists say that the impact of the spill could
potentially be felt for years.
Sign the petition to
demand Norfolk Southern set up and fund healthcare and
monitoring for residents affected by the train
crash!