Canada - Criminal Investigation Is Begun Into Deadly Train Crash - NYTimes.com The authorities said Tuesday that they had opened a criminal investigation into the fiery wreck of a runaway oil train on Saturday that destroyed about 30 buildings in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. Police Inspector Michel Forget said investigators had "discovered elements" that led to a criminal inquiry, although he provided no details. He said terrorism had been ruled out. The death toll increased to 15 on Tuesday.