Train derailment update: An "urgent evacuation notice" has been issued on Sunday evening by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, East Palestine officials and the Columbia Gas Company for anyone living within a mile of the derailment.
Since approximately 6:30 p.m., a dramatic temperature change was noticed in a train car in the wreckage of the crash. Officials warn of a "catastrophic tanker failure" which has the potential to cause a deadly explosion of shrapnel capable of travelling up to a mile in all directions.
At approximately 8 p.m., Governor Mike DeWine deployed the Ohio National Guard to the area to assist local authorities.
Read more: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-east-palestine-officials-columbia-gas-company-issues-urgent-evacuation-notice/95-4a475efa-faa2-470c-bee9-7c1cba4fa9db --
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