It's been about a month since the East PalestineOhio train derailment.

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On Friday, February 3rd around 9 pm, 50 Norfolk Southern freight trains carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.

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No one was injured in the derailment that investigators said was caused by a broken axle.

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But the residents of East Palestine are dealing with the aftermath of the toxic spill.

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The derailment started a massive fire with orange flames lighting up the sky in the village of East Palestine.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that Nearly 44,000 aquatic animals were potentially killed as a result of the derailed train.

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What Symptoms Are East Palestine Residents Experiencing?

Some residents of East PalestineOhio have reported experiencing the following symptoms since the toxic train derailment.

  • rashes
  • sore throats
  • nausea
  • headaches
  • diarrhea
  • breathing issues.
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The Ohio Department of Health has opened a new health clinic to address these concerns.

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But one East Palestine resident is reporting something else that his doctor attributes to the toxic spill.

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Wade Lovett shared what he's been dealing with since the toxic spill. Including his voice changing to sounding similar to Mickey Mouse.

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Watch: East Palestine Man Says Toxic Spill Caused His Voice To Change

 

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