Lac-Mégantic still mourning 47 people killed in train explosion 10 years later

CBC News: The National

 Jul 6, 2023  #Quebec #LacMegantic #cbcnews

 

Ten years after a deadly train derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Que., the community mourns the 47 people who were killed. The rail line still passes through the middle of town and residents are concerned about the potential for another disaster.

 

Lac-Mégantic demands greater rail safety 10 years after train disaster

Global News

 Jul 5, 2023  #GlobalNews #railway #anniversary

 

It has been 10 years since a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames in Lac-Mégantic, Que., killing 47 people. 

The town has never been the same since, and residents fear that the increasing number of railcars transporting hazardous materials through the area could lead to a future disasters. 

As Dan Spector reports, while the community has been long fighting for action on rail safety, people say little progress has been made.