Organizers demand justice in train derailment [Video]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The East Palestine community is getting some answers from the National Transportation Safety Board about the disastrous train derailment that released toxic chemicals into the area last year. 

The NTSB held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the findings of their investigation into the incident and recommendations for safety changes. 

It’s been nearly a year and a half since dozens of Norfolk Southern freight cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Some of those cars were carrying hazardous materials and rail officials intentionally released and burned toxic chemicals from a few of them. 

That caused major concerns about the impacts on the health and homes of community members. 

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy says they take those concerns seriously. 

“I want to recognize the significant impact this derailment has had,” Homendy said. “The absence of fatality or injury doesn’t mean the presence of safety. The NTSB …