Ambridge Area School District files federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern after train derailment

FILE – This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still …

FILE – This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following a train derailment in Ohio is headed to a Houston suburb for disposal. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says “firefighting water” from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment is to be disposed of in the county and she is seeking more information.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

by: Lindsey Watson

Posted: Apr 25, 2023 / 09:45 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 25, 2023 / 09:45 PM EDT

BEAVER CO., Pa. (WKBN) — A third school district in Beaver County has filed a federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern related to the train derailment in East Palestine.

The Ambridge Area School District claims the company was negligent and exposed its buildings and residents to a highly toxic mix of dangerous chemicals.

The school district is located approximately 25 miles from the derailment site.

The lawsuit being filed follows similar suits filed by the Blackhawk and Western Beaver school districts.