US Politics | Train derailment in Ohio closes Route 44 in Ravenna Township with shock pics as cops rush to tracks to investigate cause
SHOCKING pictures show the devastating effects of a reported freight train crash that left nearly 16 cars strewn across the ground, officials said. The train reportedly derailed on the NS Cleveland Line near Ravenna, Ohio, Tuesday night. FacebookA massive freight train has reportedly derailed in Ohio '/ ' FacebookTraffic on the Chicago line for Amtrak will be affected due to the lane blockage '/ ' Photos from the reported event appear to show police responding to the horror scene, according to reports on Twitter. The terrifying images reveal huge freight cars in pieces and police surveying the wreckage. Route 44 has closed due to the crash, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. While the Portage County Sheriff's Office has not confirmed the derailment, the local outlet reported that it was confined to private property and did not approach the road. read more sun stories PARK HORROR Worst US theme park deaths from 8 teens burned in haunted house to beheading FINAL PHOTO Heartbreaking pic of US students killed in Halloween crush hours before deaths Amtrak would also not confirm the derailment but told The U.S. Sun that a Chicago-bound train has been delayed due to a traffic stop. Meanwhile, the Portage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management released a statement saying about 16 cars on a Norfolk Southern train were involved in the derailment. The office said the cars were transporting rock salt and other materials, none of which were hazardous. Officials with this office said that delays near and around the area could be expected through Wednesday morning. Most read in The US Sun SICKLY VLAD Sickly Putin's hands seen 'turning black' as tyrant 'has Parkinson's' & cancer WOAH, DADDY! Teen Mom fans go wild after spotting Tyler's bulge again in skintight bodysuit TODAY'S MISHAP Today host Al suffers live TV blunder & said producer was waiting for fumble MAD AT MACI Teen Mom fans 'sick & tired' of Maci Bookout's 'unfair' treatment of her kids QUICK CHANGE People say I go from 5 to 10 when I take off my work clothes WOAH, WHOOPI! GMA fans shocked after The View's Whoopi Goldberg joins morning show It's unclear whether or not there were injuries due to the event. Read More on The US Sun KNIFE HORROR Handyman who stabbed estranged lover 55 times & hid body in bag pleads guilty GONE TOO SOON Kylie Jenner reacts to 'heartbreaking' loss of friend in new post
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