A train has derailed and caught fire near Casselton, N.D., WDAY News reports.
Smoke can reportedly be seen more than a dozen miles from town.
The train was carrying crude oil, according to InForum of Fargo. No crew members were injured.
After the derailment, another train hit the oil train, causing at least seven cars to explode, according to an InForum reporter on Twitter.
Casselton residents have been told to stay inside, KFGO News reports.
Here are some photos from the scene:
BREAKING: Train derailment near Casselton, ND. Here's what we know so far: http://t.co/v8OIHVsWaX #VNL #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/YauNBIFnXU
- Gretchen Hjelmstad (@GretchenVNL) December 30, 2013
Aerial photo of train derailment near Casselton. Cars carrying crude oil heading east. Photo courtesy of Kevin Pifer. pic.twitter.com/tT9TNsoxsZ
- Kirsten Stromsodt (@FargoNewsroom) December 30, 2013
Photo from Kevin Pifer of Casselton train derail: Ethanol plant at the bottom and then the city Casselton on top pic.twitter.com/J8bQ4AgQYB
- robin huebner (@robinhuebner1) December 30, 2013
Incredible shot... RT "@LaneWDAY: Casselton fire photo by Loren Parks @WDAYnews Stay tuned for developments. pic.twitter.com/nh7pSAffL1"
- robin huebner (@robinhuebner1) December 30, 2013