'Misery loves company'

Hundreds of locals gather to watch train derailment

It was a scene of utter chaos as hundreds of locals gathered to watch a train derailment in Coalinga on Tuesday afternoon. The train, which was carrying crude oil, derailed around 1:30 p.m., causing several cars to overturn and spill their contents.

No one was injured in the derailment, but the spill caused a large fire that sent thick, black smoke into the air. The fire burned for several hours, and firefighters were still working to put it out as of Tuesday evening.

'It was like something out of a movie'

"It was like something out of a movie," said one witness, who declined to give his name. "I've never seen anything like it before."

The derailment caused major traffic delays in the area, as roads were closed to allow emergency crews to respond. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation.

'Misery loves company'

As the sun began to set on Tuesday evening, a crowd of people gathered at the scene of the derailment. They stood in silence, watching as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

"It's a sad day for Coalinga," said one woman, who had tears in her eyes. "This is going to have a big impact on our community."

Despite the tragedy, there was also a sense of community among the crowd. People shared stories and offered each other support.

"Misery loves company," said one man. "We're all here together, and we're going to get through this."