An unmanned train carrying 72 tankers of crude oil plowed into the heart of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, on Saturday, devastating the town and shocking people in Canada and beyond. Daniel Poulin, a longtime resident of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, and editor of a local monthly newspaper, lost friends in the train disaster.
A Canadian town is devastated —
An unmanned train carrying 72 tankers of crude oil plowed into the heart of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, on Saturday, devastating the town and shocking people in Canada and beyond. Daniel Poulin, a longtime resident of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, and editor of a local monthly newspaper, lost friends in the train disaster.
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Police officers remove caution tape in areas of Lac-Megantic that were off-limits to residents. Since the July 6 derailment, wide areas of downtown have been restricted as authorities cleaned up and investigated the disaster site.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Police officers remove caution tape in areas of Lac-Megantic that were off-limits to residents. Since the July 6 derailment, wide areas of downtown have been restricted as authorities cleaned up and investigated the disaster site.
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The derailment in downtown Lac-Megantic wiped out 40 buildings and killed dozens of people. Many more people are still missing and believed to have been vaporized in the inferno.
A Canadian town is devastated —
The derailment in downtown Lac-Megantic wiped out 40 buildings and killed dozens of people. Many more people are still missing and believed to have been vaporized in the inferno.
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Luce Robineau, on the train tracks directly behind her home, lost her business in the derailment. She operated a boutique downtown and hopes to rebuild.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Luce Robineau, on the train tracks directly behind her home, lost her business in the derailment. She operated a boutique downtown and hopes to rebuild.
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Ed Burkhardt, CEO of Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, spoke to media in Lac-Megantic on Wednesday, July 10, four days after the train wreck. He was heckled by onlookers, and many residents say he has mishandled the ordeal.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Ed Burkhardt, CEO of Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, spoke to media in Lac-Megantic on Wednesday, July 10, four days after the train wreck. He was heckled by onlookers, and many residents say he has mishandled the ordeal.
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Protesters shout at rail executive Ed Burkhardt. The town is seething with anger.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Protesters shout at rail executive Ed Burkhardt. The town is seething with anger.
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Canadian and Quebec flags fly at half-staff at a Walmart in Lac-Megantic.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Canadian and Quebec flags fly at half-staff at a Walmart in Lac-Megantic.
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Access to much of Lac-Megantic is restricted, including the railway and downtown.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Access to much of Lac-Megantic is restricted, including the railway and downtown.
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Andre Blais adjusts a sign erected near the train tracks. It bears a message for the rail company: "Shame on you MMA." It is signed "The population" and refers to the "train from hell."
A Canadian town is devastated —
Andre Blais adjusts a sign erected near the train tracks. It bears a message for the rail company: "Shame on you MMA." It is signed "The population" and refers to the "train from hell."
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Shortly after authorities open some barricaded streets, a group of young men stop by to check out the wreckage in downtown Lac-Megantic. It is a sad and stunning sight.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Shortly after authorities open some barricaded streets, a group of young men stop by to check out the wreckage in downtown Lac-Megantic. It is a sad and stunning sight.
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The wreckage of downtown Lac-Megantic is a stunning sight. Residents say they are determined to come back from the disaster.
A Canadian town is devastated —
The wreckage of downtown Lac-Megantic is a stunning sight. Residents say they are determined to come back from the disaster.
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Louise Latulipe walks her 10-month-old granddaughter, Mykaelle. Latulipe's daughter had to evacuate her home after the derailment and has not been allowed to return.
A Canadian town is devastated —
Louise Latulipe walks her 10-month-old granddaughter, Mykaelle. Latulipe's daughter had to evacuate her home after the derailment and has not been allowed to return.
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People gather at the Parc de la Croix to look down over the town where the train derailed.
A Canadian town is devastated —
People gather at the Parc de la Croix to look down over the town where the train derailed.
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