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Train vs. semi truck crash leads to huge explosion in Texas

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Authorities in Texas are evacuating homes and businesses after a train and a semi truck collided on Tuesday morning, triggering a major explosion.

The crash was reported around 7 a.m. on Tuesday on 2095-FM in Cameron, Texas.

After the collision, 14 train cars derailed.

According to local news outlet KXXV, both the truck driver and train conductor survived and were not seriously injured.

Homes and businesses near the crash site are being evacuated.

Multiple agencies are on the scene.

A driver caught the massive explosion on video, which you can view below.

This is a developing story.

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