Major fire, explosion after train derails in Lynchburg, Virginia [View all]
Source: NYDailyNews
It's not immediately clear if there are any injuries after the horrific crash first reported around 2 p.m. EST. One witness described the derailed train as carrying tank cars. The city is advising residents to stay out of the downtown area.
A train has derailed and crashed in downtown Lynchburg, Va. leading an immediate evacuation of the downtown area.
At this time it's not immediately clear if there are any injuries after the crash first reported around 2 p.m. EST.
Lynchburg police and fire personnel are actively at the scene, the city assured in a statement. They are advising residents to stay out of the downtown area.
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Train was carrying crude oil. WDBJ reports that the train is a CSX train and that at least three of 13 or 14 tanker cars ruptured.
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