A big fire broke out following the train derailed. Source: Twitter. |
The morning of February 4 (Vietnam time), one train derailed in the area between the US states of Ohio and Pennsylvania caused a fire here.
The pictures posted on the local media show many The train carriage is on fire at the railroad crossing through East Palestine, a town northwest of Pittsburgh.
The thick smoke significantly obstructed visibility in the area.
Rescue and fire forces quickly deployed to the scene, evacuating residents within a radius of 1.6km.
There have been no reports of human or property damage in this accident.
The cause of the train derailment is being investigated.
Rail transport company Norfolk Southern Corp, which operates the train, said it is working closely with the local rescue force and mobilizing the maximum amount of on-site human resources to minimize damage and overcome consequences.