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Investigation Continues In Deadly Accident In Kentucky Coal Mine

An investigation continues today into a deadly accident at an Eastern Kentucky coal mine.

State officials say it happened yesterday afternoon at the Cam LLC number one coal mine in Pike County.

Officials say it was a "fly rock incident," but wouldn't elaborate.

Investigators were still at the scene late last night.

The victim's name hasn't been released.


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