Large Explosion Reported After Train Carrying Petroleum Collides With 18-wheeler in Texas
A train carrying petroleum collided with an 18-wheeler truck in Texas, officials said on Tuesday.
The collision caused an explosion and fire. Officials labeled the crash and apparent oil spill as a HAZMAT situation, according to the Cameron Police Department, reported Fox News.
Elaborating, Milam County Judge Steve Young told KBTX that the crash occurred before 7 a.m. local time and several agencies are on the scene. Young said that 14 train cars derailed due to the collision but stated that it is not a HAZMAT situation.
The truck driver and train conductor both survived the crash without major injuries, officials told KXXV.
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