'It made a big boom': Freight train derails in Repentigny
A CN freight train derailed in Repentigny, Quebec, causing power outages and road closures, though no injuries were reported. Cleanup crews are working at the site while the Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigates the cause.
Why it matters
Large-scale industrial accidents involving rail transport pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure.
Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour says “we were very lucky in our misfortune” after a CN cargo train slid off the tracks late Sunday afternoon, forcing evacuations, road closures and cuts to electricity in the area.
Factual reporting on an industrial accident with quotes from local officials and the company involved.
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