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Ohio train derailment: Erin Brockovich warns of long-term dangers after crash

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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - Worried residents packed a high school auditorium Friday as activist Erin Brockovich and attorneys warned of long-term health and environmental dangers from chemicals released after a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.Brooke Hofmeister, a mother of two young children, said she feared for their health and felt worse than before about the situation after hearing the presentation."The truth is pretty scary," the 29-year-old said.READ MORE: After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checksShe and her husband, Cory Hofmeister, said they didn't feel safe in their hometown and were uncertain about whether to remain, echoing concerns raised by many who attended the two-hour session.

It was sponsored by East Palestine Justice, a group formed by Brockovich, lawyers and scientific and medical experts.No one was injured when 38 Norfolk Southern cars derailed in a fiery, mangled mess on the outskirts of town Feb.

3. As fears grew about a potential explosion, officials seeking to avoid an uncontrolled blast had the area evacuated and opted to release and burn toxic vinyl chloride from five rail cars, sending flames and black smoke billowing into the sky again.Environmental activist Erin Brockovich (C-L) speaks to concerned residents as she hosts a town hall at East Palestine High School on February 24, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images) More than 2,000 people registered to attend the meeting Friday, with the crowd spilling into the school gymnasium.

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