Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in Quebec

Aftermath from an explosion and fire in Lac-Mégantic after a train carrying crude oil derailed. The event killed 47 people, destroyed more than 30 buildings and resulted in one of Canada's largest ever oil spills.

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Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in Quebec

Aftermath from an explosion and fire in Lac-Mégantic after a train carrying crude oil derailed. Numerous buildings in the town's center have been destroyed.The event killed 47 people, destroyed more than 30 buildings and resulted in one of Canada's largest ever oil spills.

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Unique identifier: GP04OIZ

Type: Image

Shoot date: 06/07/2013

Locations: Canada, Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

Size: 3500px × 2286px 2.65 MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)