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If you drive through East Palestine, things seem normal. But look more closely, and reminders of a grim day in the town's history still linger. On Feb. 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed as it passed through the town, upending the lives of many residents. Although no one was killed or injured, concerns about environmental contamination and health risks remain. The US Environmental Protection Agency maintains that the air, drinking water, and soil are safe, and rail operator Norfolk Southern continues to clean up the mess. Several community members have grown distrustful of the EPA and the railroad company; others just want to put the accident behind them. Krissy Hylton grew up with the rumbling of freight trains and the blaring of their horns. As a child, she loved laying pennies on the tracks before trains passed and collecting the flattened coins. Her home in East Palestine,
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