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What was the cause of the significant evacuations in East Palestine in 2023?

  • A chemical spill

  • A tornado

  • A flood

  • A wildfire

Answer

A major train derailment occurred near East Palestine on February 3, 2023, causing a spill of vinyl chloride. This led to significant evacuations in the area due to the hazardous nature of the chemical.
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