Domo
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- Oct 19, 2012
It appears that tragedies come in two.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23212541
A driverless train carrying light crude oil has exploded in a Canadian town, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people.
The blast sent a fireball and black smoke into the air, destroying dozens of buildings in Lac-Megantic, some 155 miles (250 km) east of Montreal.
The train's 77 fuel cars reportedly uncoupled from its parked engine and derailed early on Saturday; 120 fire fighters are still fighting the blaze.
Some 60 people are missing, but no casualties have yet been confirmed.
Eyewitnesses reported that the town centre was crowded at the time of the blast, and that "chaos" ensued.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23212541