One fatality confirmed in Lac-Megantic, Canada train blast
At least one person has died after a driverless train carrying light crude oil exploded in the Canadian town of Lac-Megantic, police have confirmed.
The blast sent a fireball and black smoke into the air, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people, and dozens of buildings were destroyed.
The train's 73 cars reportedly uncoupled from a parked engine and derailed early on Saturday. The cause of the derailment was not immediately clear.
Jane Frances-Kelly reports.
06 Jul 2013
- From the section US & Canada