LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (AP) — Canadian authorities said Tuesday they have opened a criminal investigation into the fiery wreck of a runaway oil train as the death toll climbed to 15, with dozens more bodies feared buried in the blackened, burned-out ruins of this small town.Quebec police Inspector Michel Forget said that investigators have “discovered elements” that have led to a criminal probe. He gave no details but ruled out terrorism.
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