Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in East Palestine, Ohio, to demand justice for the victims of the February 3rd train derailment that devastated the small community. Brockovich, who gained fame in the 2000 movie of the same name, is working with the victims to ensure they know their legal rights and to hold the responsible parties accountable. "This is a tragedy," Brockovich said in a statement. "We have to make sure that those responsible are held accountable and that the victims get the justice they deserve." The derailment occurred when a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed and caught fire, sending a plume of black smoke into the air. The train was carrying ethylene oxide, a chemical used to make antifreeze and other products, and was headed to a plant in East Palestine. Local resident Nathan Velez, who lives near the derailment site, said he was shocked by the accident. "It was frightening," Velez said. "It was a huge explosion and the smoke was so thick. We had to evacuate our house and stay away for days." U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, visited the site of the derailment and said he was disturbed by what he saw. "It's a tragedy," Johnson said. "We need to make sure that the responsible parties are held accountable and that the victims get the help they need." Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also visited the site and said the federal government was committed to helping the victims and ensuring a thorough investigation into the incident. Brockovich said she was pleased with the response from the federal government and expressed optimism that justice would be served. "We have to make sure that those responsible are held accountable and that the victims get the justice they deserve," Brockovich said. "I'm here to make sure that happens."