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Columbus Freight Train Crash Leads to Explosion and Evacuations

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -

A freight train carrying agricultural products has derailed and some cars burst into flames Columbus, Ohio, causing an explosion and injuring at least two people, according to a fire official.

The Associated Press reports the accident happened at about 2 a.m. Wednesday in a mixed-use part of the city, and people living in one-mile radius of the blast have been evacuated.

He says it's unclear exactly what is burning, and says details on the two injured were not immediately available.

A hazardous materials team is on the scene, as well as Norfolk Southern railroad officials.

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