On February 23, local time, a train carrying oil collided with a large towed truck on the outskirts of Texas, USA, and caused a violent explosion.
According to local police, the accident occurred at about 6:45 that day in Cameron City, Milam County, Texas.
The oil-laden train collided with an 18-wheel large trailer truck, and the chemicals on the vehicle caused a huge explosion.
After receiving the alarm, the police rushed to the scene of the incident, immediately sealed off the place where the accident occurred and marked it as a strong danger area.
At the same time, law enforcement agencies also notified nearby residents to evacuate quickly and stay away from nearby highways.
According to the police, the driver of the train and the truck has successfully escaped and his life is not in danger, but the specific casualties are still being verified.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
(CCTV reporter Xu Xiao)