[Velveeta]

I’m on the road and radio reports sound awful. Reports are that this entire little town has been devastated. Train exploded right in the center of town.

[LucyT]

Train derailment in eastern Quebec sparks explosions, major fire

>>>> "Reports are that this entire little town has been devastated. Train exploded right in the center of town."<<<<

Thanks, Velveeta.

[jjotto]

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/06/19319414-major-fire-after-train-carrying-oil-derails-in-quebec-town-near-canada-us-border?lite

...Lac-Megantic in the Canadian province, a lakeside town of about 6,000 people near the border with the U.S...

...An area of a half mile around the train has been secured by police...

...Over 1,000 people have been evacuated from the center of town...

...It is not yet clear whether anyone was injured, but Quebec Provincial Police say that they are still looking for some people that have been reported missing...