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Video Clips Of Oil Train Disaster Used In Netflix Sci-Fi Films Anger Canadians

10:52am February 09, 2019

by Brian Mann

In 2013, an American-owned oil tanker train exploded in the Quebec city of Lac-Megantic and killed 47 people. Canadians are furious that video of the disaster is being used by Netflix in sci-fi films.

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A train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada in 2013 and the ensuing explosions and fire killed dozens of people. A jury acquitted three railroad employees of related charges on Friday.

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Jury Acquits Railroad Employees In Lac Megantic Fire Disaster

5:36pm January 19, 2018

by Brian Mann

The Canadian panel found three men not guilty of criminal negligence in the derailment and explosion of a train carrying crude oil. The resulting firestorm killed 47 people.