NTSB Exposes Norfolk Southern's Attempt to Obstruct Investigation into East Palestine Derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board revealed on Tuesday that Norfolk Southern attempted to interfere with its investigation into the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, which led to the intentional burning of vinyl chloride. The NTSB confirmed the derailment was caused by a malfunctioning wheel bearing that went undetected by trackside sensors. Norfolk Southern delayed providing information to investigators and withheld critical data, compromising the decision to vent and burn the vinyl chloride.