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The transportation minister of Quebec, Sylvain Gaudreault, visited the devastated city of Lac-Megantic on Friday, where in response to a reporter’s question, he stated that the ministry has not ruled out the possibility of removing the railway tracks from the city. The tragic train derailment in Lac-Mégantic resulted in death of 24 people, while even more remain missing and are presumed dead.
However, explaining his point of view, Gaudreault alleged that authorities will proceed in a considerate manner and bring into account the impact of such move, especially on the town’s economy. Additionally, he also admitted that a public inquiry into the incident might also be arranged later. Gaudreault elucidated that “everything is on the table,” while cautiously adding that “[but] we understand that having rail tracks in a town like this also helps develop the town. We shouldn’t penalize the town twice.”
In his visit of Lac-Mégantic on Friday, Gaudreault expressed solidarity with residents and assured the ministry’s “unconditional support” to Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche. Later, Gaudreault went on to meet the affected residents who were forcefully evacuated out of their homes after the train accident ignited a huge fire along with a series of massive explosion that raged downtown. He pointed out that these evacuees are staying in a shelter set up at a local high school, so “we have to move step by step,” because “I met people in the high school who are still wondering where to find food. We have to answer those questions.”
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