Uncertainty on the ground
Toxic chemical spill in Ohio
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CGTN America’s Jim Spellman brings the latest from federal and county officials as well as residents on the continuous uncertainty of the situation in the area.
Water aerators and air monitors can still be seen around the site of the toxic train derailment almost two and a half weeks later.
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