Houston, February 14: An 18-wheeler truck slammed into a train, killing the truck driver and causing derailment near Splendora, US state of Texas, authorities said. More than a dozen of train cars derailed in the incident that took place on Monday, according to the fire department. Michigan Shooting: Three Killed, Five Injured By Gunman In State University; Suspect's Pictures Released.

The accident did not pose a threat to the public since the train was hauling non-toxic household goods, said a report from local media outlet Fox26 Houston, Xinhua News Agency reported. Splendora Police Department said the train was heading south when the truck crossed the tracks and was hit.

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The 18-wheeler was dragged half a mile down the tracks and totally destroyed, said Splendora Police Chief Wally Wieghat. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

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