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East Palestine reaches settlement with Norfolk Southern over 2023 derailment

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East Palestine , Ohio , reached a settlement over the February 2023 derailment that sent toxic chemicals into the area's air, soil and creeks.

Norfolk Southern agreed in April 2024 to a $600 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit.

The agreement "resolved all claims by the Village," the village said in a statement.

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