A train carrying oil tankers collided with an 18-wheeler truck around 6:45 on Tuesday morning in the town of Cameron, Texas. This happened near Highway 190 and resulted in a devastating fireball. The oil tankers exploded on impact with the semi-truck and has burnt down at least one home in the vicinity as a result of the subsequent fires.
Both the truck driver and the train conductors survived with only minor injuries.
Milam County Sherrif, Chris White has provided an update on the investigation at the scene.
He insisted the crash was to be considered a “hazmat situation” due to the fact the train was carrying hazardous material.
More to follow…
