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Foreign News
December 1, 1952
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Canadian National Railways files $250,000 damage claim against Lakeshore Construction Co. after their truck derailed the eastbound Transcontinental Limited near Valois, Quebec, hospitalizing two people lightly and requiring 36-hour rerouting of trains.
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$250,000 Damages
Sought by CNR
VALOIS, Que. -- Canadian National Railways is filing a $250,000 damage claim against Lakeshore Construction Co., Pointe Claire, as result of the latter firm's trailer truck derailing the eastbound Transcontinental Limited near Valois station recently.
The driver of the truck, who escaped injury in the crash, reportedly drove his truck into the path of the approaching train.
Only two persons were hospitalized by the smashup and they are reported in good condition.
Ten CNR cars and the engine were jackknifed.
CNR trains were rerouted out of Montreal over Canadian Pacific Railway tracks between Dorval and Debeaujeau for 36 hours while the right-of-way was being cleared.
Sought by CNR
VALOIS, Que. -- Canadian National Railways is filing a $250,000 damage claim against Lakeshore Construction Co., Pointe Claire, as result of the latter firm's trailer truck derailing the eastbound Transcontinental Limited near Valois station recently.
The driver of the truck, who escaped injury in the crash, reportedly drove his truck into the path of the approaching train.
Only two persons were hospitalized by the smashup and they are reported in good condition.
Ten CNR cars and the engine were jackknifed.
CNR trains were rerouted out of Montreal over Canadian Pacific Railway tracks between Dorval and Debeaujeau for 36 hours while the right-of-way was being cleared.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Train Derailment
Truck Crash
Valois Quebec
Cnr Damages
Lakeshore Construction
Where did it happen?
Valois, Que.
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Valois, Que.
Event Date
Recently
Outcome
two persons hospitalized in good condition; ten cnr cars and engine jackknifed; $250,000 damage claim filed; trains rerouted for 36 hours.
Event Details
Trailer truck from Lakeshore Construction Co. derailed the eastbound Transcontinental Limited near Valois station when driver drove into the path of the approaching train; driver escaped injury.