July 6
2013
The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster
On July 6, 2013, a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, causing a catastrophic explosion that claimed 47 lives and destroyed a significant portion of the town. This disaster, one of the worst in Canadian history, exposed serious flaws in rail safety practices and led to substantial regulatory changes aimed at preventing similar tragedies. Read more
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