Queen expresses profound sadness over Lac Megantic disaster

By The Canadian Press

Posted Jul 8, 2013 02:14:24 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

OTTAWA – The Queen is expressing deep sadness over the disaster in Lac Megantic,Que.

She has sent a message through the federal government saying the loss of life “has shocked us all.”

She says she hopes it will be possible to rebuild both the property and the lives of those affected by the rail disaster.

Her thoughts and prayers are with all the people of the small community.

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