• Rail company Norfolk Southern ran scared of a town hall meeting in East Palestinetonight because officials ‘were afraid for their safety’ following the chemical train derailment disaster.
• Representatives were due to attend to help explain what happened and how they could repair the devastation – and soothe fears of potential long term health problems including cancer.
• But the town’s mayor Trent Conaway revealed just before the packed meeting at the local high school: ‘The people want answers. I want answers.”

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