Toxic chemicals are released in fireball during controlled explosion at Ohio train derailment site: Experts warn that inhaling the cancer-causing vinyl chloride smoke could cause acid burns in lungs – after residents were evacuated

"We basically nuked a town with chemicals so we could get a railroad open."

— Sil Caggiano, hazardous materials specialist, on the dangerous chemicals on board the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, just over a week ago

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Toxic chemicals are released in fireball during controlled explosion at Ohio train derailment site: Experts warn that inhaling the cancer-causing vinyl chloride smoke could cause acid burns in lungs – after residents were evacuated

Toxic cancer-causing chemicals have been released into the air in East Palestine, Ohio, during a large controlled explosion at the site of the train derailment.  

Crews at the scene conducted the release of the hazardous chemicals – including vinyl chloride – from five of the derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding just after 3.30pm on Monday. 

Two of the five detonated cars that were completely polymerized in the dangerous incident – as the fireball exploded and black smoke wafted through the air. 

One of the major causes for concern was the presence of vinyl chloride inside the train. The substance is highly toxic and can cause acid burns in the lungs when ingested. 

Authorities have been issuing forced evacuations of the surrounding areas in recent days – warning that there would be hellish shrapnel rain and chemical destruction if the cars were to have exploded on their own accord.

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