Canadian Pacific Cleared of Liability in Lac Mégantic Train Disaster The July 6, 2013, train derailment in Lac Mégantic, Quebec, was one of the most devastating rail disasters in recent history.
A runaway oil tanker train exploded, killing 47 people and destroying much of the town's downtown area.
Liability claims against Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) were swift to follow, with families of the victims and local residents seeking compensation for their losses.