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Two CSX employees have been taken to the hospital after a train derailment, according to the Pike County Emergency Management director.

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According to KSP, water rescue is requested as two people maybe trapped.

Kentucky State Police tell WSAZ that it happened at 6:52 a.m. Thursday in the Draffin area, just outside of Elkhorn City.

Two engines and an unknown number of rail cars ended up on the riverbank. Two employees had to be rescued by boat after they found themselves trapped by flames.

Investigators say the employees that were transported to the hospital are "in pretty good shape."

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