Two towns in the American state of West Virginia have been evacuated after a freight train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames.
The state governor has declared a state of emergency following the massive fire.
Its thought 27 train cars were affected and one plunged into the Kanawha River.
The rail company CSX said in a statement that one person was being treated for potential inhalation however no other injuries were reported.
West Virginia's public safety spokesman is Lawrence Messina.
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West Virginia's public safety spokesman Lawrence Messina says the Kanawha River may be contaminated.
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