Train explosion in Italy kills 15

VIAREGGIO, Italy, June 30 (UPI) -- At least 15 people died and more than 40 people were injured when a train carrying gas tanks derailed and exploded in Italy's Tuscan region, officials said.

Officials said the blast in Viareggio also demolished five buildings, the Italian news agency ANSA reported Tuesday.

The overnight explosion occurred near the train station, spreading flames along city streets, officials said.

Officials said rescuers were digging through rubble, searching for victims.

At last two children died in the accident, ANSA reported.

A local government official told CNN the train was traveling from La Spezia to Pisa when the explosion occurred.