'You could taste it in the air. It was like a mix of gasoline, paint thinner and nail polish remover.'
MORE: There were more toxic chemicals on train that derailed in Ohio than originally reported, data shows
In recent days, as the EPA has declared the air safe, many residents jumped at the chance to return. Ratner says his family took a few extra days, but eventually made the decision to come home. There weren't many other options. As for East Palestine, this town of 5,000 people has always revolved, in one way or another, around these train tracks. They cut right through the center of town, with trains running "every 13 minutes." But in recent years, Norfolk Southern has cut thousands of jobs -- leading to many locals wondering if this rail car's broken axel could have been avoided.
A large plume of smoke rises over East Palestine, Ohio, after a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.Now, the trains are back -- even more often than days past, as freighters try to make up for delayed deliveries.
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