Ohio Train Derailment
On February 3, 2023, a train carrying hazardous material derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a large fire and forcing residents to evacuate. In the days following, Ohio crews released toxic chemicals from the derailment into the air, with many residents questioning the potential consequences of this decision.
Below is a timeline of events related to the Ohio train derailment and the media coverage for each development in this story.
Click on the stories below to dive deeper and compare how outlets with differing political biases covered each story.