A freight train was derailed as a result of a tornado that ravaged Kentucky on Friday, causing severe damage to several homes.

The CSX train, a North American-based line, was derailed after a tornado went through the city of Earlington, according to Fox News. As a result, 28 cars from the train were derailed, and "multiple houses" were left in ruins.

"We have multiple houses damaged in this particular area, we have a train derailment that appears to be a result of the tornado," said Chris Cothran, the chief for the Earlington Fire Department.

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"The safety of the community is our top priority as we continue to finalize our recovery plan," said a statement from CSX. "CSX personnel are coordinating with local emergency responders and by late afternoon we cleared the derailed cars from the tracks. At approximately 6 p.m. this evening traffic resumed."

No less than 70 people were reported to have been dead after tornadoes and severe storms ripped through states in the Midwest on Friday evening. The death toll was expected to rise to more than 100 people.

Clean-up crews at the scene of the incident said that one of the cars was sent 75 yards, uphill, off the train tracks, according to the Courier-Journal. Two of the cars were reportedly scattered about half a mile away from the engine and other cars, according to 14 News.

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Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and issued a request on Friday to President Joe Biden for "an immediate federal emergency declaration."


Biden approved a federal declaration for emergency in Kentucky the following day and said that he intended to visit the areas affected by the severe weather.

The Washington Examiner reached out to CSX for a statement but did not receive a response.