A Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spilled chemicals, sickening residents. Now researchers are tracking the long-term health effects.

With the statute of limitations to file suit against Norfolk Southern for damages inflicted by the 2023 train derailment and subsequent chemical release less than a week away, East Palestine Council announced the village and the railroad have reached a settlement.

EAST PALESTINE, OHIO — Norfolk Southern and East Palestine reached a settlement over the February 2023 derailment that sent toxic chemicals into the area's air, soil and creeks, the village said.