Federal government to send medical experts to site of Ohio train derailment

By: - February 17, 2023 2:07 pm
Machinery is situated along rail tracks on Feb. 14, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. A train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed on Feb. 3, releasing toxic fumes and forcing evacuation of residents. (Photo by Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)

Machinery is situated along rail tracks on Feb. 14, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. A train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed on Feb. 3, releasing toxic fumes and forcing evacuation of residents. (Photo by Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)

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Ariana Figueroa
Ariana Figueroa

Ariana covers the nation's capital for States Newsroom. Her areas of coverage include politics and policy, lobbying, elections and campaign finance.

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