Evacuations Ordered in Texas After Freight Train Crash Causes Huge Explosion

Authorities say a tractor-trailer and a freight train collided Tuesday morning in central Texas, causing a large explosion and fire. There were no immediate reports of injuries after the collision in Cameron, about 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of Dallas. Homes in the immediate area were evacuated as the fire burned, authorities said. Video from the scene showed a large plume of black smoke rising into the air. Milam County Judge Steve Young tells TV station KBTX that the truck hit the train, causing 14 train cars to derail. Milam County Sheriff Chris White said the train was carrying coal and gasoline, which caused the large fire. He said the back of the train contained hazardous material but it did not spill. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Bloomberg Quicktake brings you live global news and original shows spanning business, technology, politics and culture. Make sense of the stories changing your business and your world. To watch complete coverage on Bloomberg Quicktake