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Train derails in Anson County

It happened Sunday night near Gravel Plant Road in Lilesville, N.C.

Emergency workers responded to a train derailment in Anson County on Sunday.

It happened around 6:00 p.m. near Gravel Plant Road in Lilesville, N.C. CSX said nine locomotives and five railcars derailed .

None of the derailed cars were carrying hazardous material, and none spilled contents, according to CSX. However, some of the locomotives released diesel fuel and motor oil. CSX said it's working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on that issue.

The train crew was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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