Pittsburgh train crash: Horror pics show chaos as train derails and flips into river

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bridge as others sink into the river below.The stunning photographs were taken at Little Deer Creek, near Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, and show the remains of what is believed to be a Norfolk Southern train.It is not yet known if any casualties have occurred.

Emergency services remain on the scene.Eyewitnesses at the scene claim they can see an as-yet-unknown liquid leaking from one of the damaged carriages.A reporter also on-site for local media has reportedly been told the train was transporting petroleum.There is also a heavy fire brigade and police presence, and it is believed a number of people have been transported to hospital in the wake of the terrifying incident.Journalist Tori Yorgey, of WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, said three people have been rushed to hospital after 17 train cars derailed.

She wrote on Twitter: "Construction vehicle crossing tracks was hit by train—how it happened."Believed to have the gas/chemical carried by tankers contained, per Allegheny Co.

Emergency management."Video footage has emerged online which shows how close the incident was to the water. Norfolk-Southern railway company issued a statement and said the train belonged to them.