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Separately, the engineer is being suspended without pay whether or not enough brakes were engaged on the train. that didn't stop local residents from directing their anger at the train company as the mourning township demands answers. >> it's a bomb that is on the railroad. why is it normal that it's acceptable. >> reporter: for those reliving the horror of that night they describe it as apop lip tick. >> we will all die at the end of the world. >> her world will never be the same. her son lived in the town center and hasn't been heard from since. his home, no longer standing. the days i hoped...

The train rolled away. itself, it? no sugar-coating that. >> reporter: as the engineer becomes the key focus of this investigation, it's one of the worst rail disasters in recent history. authorities here in quebec are analyzing these nine tankers that were originally part of the runaway train. they're paying particular attention to the braking systems and tracks, trying to figure out how the freight train and its 73 cars of crude oil managed to roll away, derail and explode, annihilating the town center. >> well, we're shocked and devastated with what has occurred, the loss of life, the loss ...

Accidents. most memorably this horrific scene in guam in 1997. recordings show that the crew gingerly bringing up potential problems as they try to land during a storm, instead of telling the pilot you should use the weather radar, the engineer defer referenceally noted, captain, the weather radar has helped us a lot, and he was essentially ignored, 228 on board were killed. the airline's dismal record prompted korea to -- >> they fixed it, by bringing some people with a different cultural attitude and essentially reeducating the pilots in korean airlines. >> and made them speak in language. >...

It the deadly run away train after montreal, maine and atlantic railway confirmed the train was locked down by the engineer. the engineer then left for a crew change and then according to the company, the train skidded into town unmanned. the company released a statement saying we extend heartfelt condolences to the recent departments who have lost their homes and businesses and particularly those who have suffered injuries and lost loved ones. they will cooperate with the government agencies to determine the cause. they estimate 40 people are reported missing. there is some concern that some ...

Three of the homes above this slide, we've allowed the residents back in. as we've advised them, it's still an active slide. the ground is still moving. but based on a preliminary geotechnical, recommendationses from the engineer is we can allow these folks back into their homes. two of the homes above the slide are still significantly at risk. we kept all of the homes below the slide evacuated last night. and three of those are significantly at risk. those homes at risk will be evaluated further today by the county engineer and building official and geotechnical engineer to determine whether ...