Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas

No injuries reported

A Union Pacific train with approximately 35 cars derailed close to Gordon, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon. Video footage shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attend the scene. Palo Pinto County officials confirmed the derailment happened near the Coalville Road Bridge and that no injuries have been reported. "Union Pacific Railroad is on scene with equipment and cranes preparing to move rail cars off the track", officials said in a statement posted to Facebook. This incident is expected to be an active scene for several days.

Traffic disruptions expected

The train derailment is expected to disrupt traffic in the area for several days. Authorities are urging residents to seek alternative routes and to avoid the scene while emergency crews work to clear the wreckage. The cause of the derailment is yet to be confirmed.