City officials have made no comment as to the cause of the crash but have said that so far no casualties have been reported.
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Oil Train Derails Near Casselton North Dakota: Massive explosion
A freight train carrying oil has derailed a mile outside of Casselton, North Dakota. Local media reports that the resulting explosion sent flames over a hundred feet into the air.
Seven or eight of the cars derailed and were then hit by another train. Residents in the nearby town were advised to stay indoors and keep their windows closed due to contaminants in the air. Blasts from the crash continued for more than an hour.
City officials have made no comment as to the cause of the crash but have said that so far no casualties have been reported.
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