In pictures: Runaway oil train in Canada turns town into 'war zone'

Firefighters douse a blaze after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac Megantic in Canada's Quebec province on June 6, 2013, sparking explosions that engulfed about 30 buildings in fire. At least one person has been killed. Some 2,000 people forced from their homes. AFP PHOTO / François Laplante-Delagrave
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Firefighters douse a blaze after a freight train loaded with oil derailed in Lac Megantic in Canada's Quebec province on June 6, 2013, sparking explosions that engulfed about 30 buildings in fire. At least one person has been killed. Some 2,000 people forced from their homes. AFP PHOTO / François Laplante-Delagrave *** Local Caption *** 505238-01-08.jpg

Jul 07, 2013

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