Lac-Mégantic Marks 10 Anniversary of Rail Disaster That Killed 47 People

Lac-Mégantic Marks 10 Anniversary of Rail Disaster That Killed 47 People
People take part in a silent march to pay tribute to the 47 victims of an oil-filled train derailment that occurred ten years ago, on July 6, 2023 in Lac-Mégantic, Que. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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A stream of flickering lights illuminated the darkness of Lac-Mégantic in the early hours of Thursday morning as citizens marched to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the rail disaster that killed 47 people and destroyed much of the downtown core.

A silent march began slightly before 1:14 a.m., marking the moment an unattended train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in the heart of town on July 6, 2013.