Authorities in Baltimore County are reporting that a cargo train has derailed in the White Marsh area around 2pm ET, causing a massive explosion sending possibly dangerous fumes billowing into the air. The explosion was so massive that surrounding buildings collapsed and reports of people feeling and hearing the incident are coming in from as far as downtown Baltimore. Initial reports suggested there were no injuries though sadly, one person is currently believed to be trapped in the wreckage.

Baltimore County Train Derails Photos & Video

Police in the area reported on the department’s twitter feed that the derailment took place at the 7500 block of Lake Drive near an industrial park where the train collided with a tractor trailer. A HazMat team is currently on the scene though passersby say they couldn’t detect the smell of gasoline or any other fatal gases that could add fuel to the fire.

A spectator nearby the scene was able to relay his experience to CBS Baltimore,

“We went outside of his house, which is right on the top of Route 40 at Philadelphia Road. We were watching the fire, and then all of a sudden the explosion happened and actually knocked me off my feet. The window broke out in his house.  You could feel the heat on our faces. I never seen anything like it.”

It has not been made clear how or why the cargo train collided with the tractor trailer, but it is now being reported that as many as six rail cars have been completely overturned.

Police and firefighters are currently on the scene with the HazMat personnel. Stay tuned to BostInno for the latest concerning the Baltimore county train and we’ll be sure to keep you updated as any and all information continues to roll in.

UPDATE: “Baltimore Co FD: “Train hit a garbage truck. Driver injured…serious but stable condition”

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Safety: “Confirmed: train into a warehouse carrying unknown chemicals. Train hit a tractor trailer. Driver has been removed. 4 warehouses evacuated”

Check out this video of the Baltimore county train derailment explosion. Skip to 1:00