Toxic chemical spill: Answer our questions
Toxic chemical spill in Ohio
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The local authorities in the city of East Palestine, Ohio say that the water, air and soil are safe for its residents after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed more than two weeks ago.
But residents there worry they aren’t being told the whole truth and trust in officials is fading.
CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports from East Palestine.
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