EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Hundreds of worried residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment and the intentional burning of some of the hazardous chemicals on board gathered Wednesday to question officials about lingering questions over health hazards.
But Norfolk Southern, the rail operator, did not join what was was billed as an open house gathering with local, state and federal officials because of safety concerns to their staff.
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