NewzVice President JD Vance and former official Lee Zeldin have called for an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation into the government's response to the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The incident, which involved a freight train carrying hazardous materials, resulted in toxic chemicals spilling into the local community and forced significant evacuation efforts.
The joint request was made in a letter sent on Friday, focusing specifically on evaluating the federal and local handling of the environmental and public safety crisis following the derailment.
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