On July 6, 2013, the people of Lac-Mégantic, Canada, were jolted awake by a nightmare. A runaway train carrying crude oil derailed in the heart of town, triggering one of the most devastating rail ...

A train derailment followed by a series of explosions devastated the Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic on July 5, 2013. Investigators are piecing together what caused the tragedy. Here is a timeline of ...