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Canada train blast: More bodies found in Lac-Megantic
Source: BBC
13 July 2013 Last updated at 00:54 GMT
Canada train blast: More bodies found in Lac-Megantic
Canadian police say 28 bodies have now been found following the train disaster in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic.
Another 22 people are missing and presumed dead after a train carrying oil derailed and exploded in the town.
Meanwhile, a candlelight vigil scheduled for Friday evening was cancelled due to police concerns over large crowds.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of blast, which saw some 2,000 residents forced to flee their homes.
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Canada train blast: More bodies found in Lac-Megantic
Canadian police say 28 bodies have now been found following the train disaster in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic.
Another 22 people are missing and presumed dead after a train carrying oil derailed and exploded in the town.
Meanwhile, a candlelight vigil scheduled for Friday evening was cancelled due to police concerns over large crowds.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of blast, which saw some 2,000 residents forced to flee their homes.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23297736
