Explosion This Morning In Quebec

Earlier today in the small town of Lac-Megantic, about 250 kilometers) east of Montreal, a train carrying crude oil derailed, leading to a series of explosions and the evacuation of nearly 1000 people. Some of the train's 73 cars exploded, causing fires in nearby homes. No word yet on casualties but several townspeople are currently reported missing.. The train was believed to be on its way to Maine and belongs to Montreal Maine & Atlantic.

View footage of the explosion here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2013/07/06/quebec-train-derailment-fire.html