Lac Mégantic Rail Disaster 20136 #LacMegantic, #TrainDisaster #fyp #crash

The Lac-Mégantic disaster is one of the most devastating rail tragedies in modern history. In 2013, an unattended 72-car freight train carrying volatile crude oil rolled down a gradient into the heart of Lac-Mégantic, Canada. What followed was a catastrophic derailment and explosion that killed 47 people and destroyed much of the town centre. But this wasn’t just a tragic accident… It exposed critical failures in railway safety—leading to major international changes in how hazardous materials are transported by rail. From the phasing out of unsafe tank cars to stricter braking rules and crew requirements, this disaster reshaped railway safety forever. In this video, we explore what happened, why it happened, and how it changed the rules of rail transport across North America and beyond. #LacMegantic #TrainDisaster #RailwayDisaster #TrainCrash #RailSafety