Fire officials in Columbus, Ohio, battle a massive blaze after a train derailed, with residents within a mile of the accident evacuated. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports.
By NBC4 in Columbus, Ohio
A mile-wide area was evacuated after a freight train derailed in Columbus, Ohio, early Wednesday, causing an explosion and fire.
Teams trained to deal with hazardous materials are on the scene of the blaze, near the Ohio State Fairgrounds in north Columbus.
There were no immediate details of injuries.
Officials say a southbound train with two locomotives and 98 cars of mixed freight derailed between E. 11th and E. 5th avenues at about 2 a.m. ET.
Read the full story at NBC 4 in Columbus, Ohio
Eleven cars derailed but it is not known just how many caught fire. At least two were still burning at 5:15 a.m.
Rail company Norfolk Southern is working with emergency personnel to determine what cargo is on fire.
Residents in the area are being asked to evacuate between E. 11th to E. 5th avenues, and N. Grant Avenue to Interstate 71. Police say the evacuees have been taken to the Rhodes Building at the fairgrounds.
The cause of the incident was under investigation.
Andrew Spear / AP
Lt. Terry Bush said the accident happened at about 2 a.m. Wednesday in a mixed-use part of the city.
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