Train explosion in Quebec: Greenpeace shows solidarity with victims

Edmonton, AB, July 6, 2013 – Following the derailment and explosion of a train carrying crude oil in the heart of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec's Eastern Townships, Keith Stewart, Climate and Energy Campaign Coordinator with Greenpeace Canada said:

“Our hearts are with the victims of this tragedy, their relatives and friends and the people of Lac-Mégantic.

"Whether its pipelines or rail, we have a safety problem in this country. This is more evidence that the federal government continues to put oil profits ahead of public safety. Their own safety officials told them nine years ago that 80 percent of the rail tanker fleet in Canada is unsafe for carrying oil, yet they are allowing oil companies to dramatically expand the amount of crude going through the hearts of our communities."

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