Ohio train derailment still impacting community: Expert

(NewsNation) — Results from independent testing in the Ohio area where a train derailed and released toxic chemicals last year warrant further investigation, one expert says.

Scott Smith, an independent testing expert and the CEO of U.S. BioSolutions, joined "NewsNation Now" Tuesday. His remarks coincide with the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) hearing on the cause of the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.

“Just because nobody has died does not mean this is not a serious disaster,” Smith said. “But the good news is we have the data to go in and get solutions and help these people. And it needs to happen now.”