Event CategoryIncident
Event GroupTechnology
Event SubgroupTransportation accident
Event TypeRail
PlaceDrummondville, Quebec
Event Start DateFebruary 15, 1986
Event End DateFebruary 15, 1986
CommentsOn February 15th, a VIA Rail passenger train (#15) collided head-on with a freight train near Drummondville, QC. The trains, however, were not travelling at full speed (~50 km/hr). As a result of the collision, 87 passengers and 10 employees were injured.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected97
Evacuated0
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
MagnitudeUnknown