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Train Derails & Explodes in Canadian Town of Lac-Megantic, Dozens Missing

Giant fireballs lit up the sky in Lac-Megantic in Canada after a train carrying oil derailed and exploded. The explosion wiped out the center of the town destroying about 30 buildings. 60 are missing. Parts of the town have been evacuated as fears that the fire will spread. Firefighters from Quebec and Maine came to the rescue but found it difficult to reached the burning train due to the intense heat. Authorities also fear other cargo tankers will also explode. - See more at: 
Authorities still cannot confirm the number of casualties as of this writing. Although 60 have been listed as missing, they may just be out of town.

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