The Lac Mégantic Rail Disaster occurred on July 6, 2013, in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada. A runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded, resulting in a massive fire that destroyed part of the town. The incident led to the deaths of 47 people and significant damage to infrastructure and property. Following the disaster, investigations revealed safety violations and inadequate regulations concerning the transport of hazardous materials. The event raised awareness about the risks associated with transporting oil by rail and prompted changes in safety protocols across the North American rail industry.