In Canada, 270 passengers were in danger of freezing on a passenger train: 8 passengers stranded for 270 hours in a passenger train that malfunctioned in New Foundland-Labrador, Canada, were in danger of freezing.
The passenger train of Tshiutein Rail Transportation failed near the city of Schefferville.
Company spokesman Joe Shecanapish said the train's electrical system failed 65 miles from the final stop, Labrador City.
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Shecanapish, who told the rescue crews about the train's delay to the final destination, reported that there were two pregnant women, children and the elderly among the waiting passengers during the 33 hour cold in the minus 8.
The spokesman said that the water and toilets were frozen due to the extreme cold and that rescue teams arrived on time.
“Tonight, it could have been worse,” said fire chief Joe Power, who saved the train passengers. The train stopped at this distance by chance. "We would not have been able to reach the train if it was 65 kilometers away instead of 100 kilometers."
Passengers, including two pregnant women, children and elderly people, gathered in a carriage and waited for help for 33 hours in minus 8 degrees Celsius wrapped in blankets. Company spokesman Joe Shecanapish, who explained that the water and toilets froze due to the extreme cold, said rescue teams arrived in time. Some of the rescued passengers were transported to Labrador City by bus, while others were taken to hospital.
It was learned that there were no serious health problems among the passengers who spent the night in Labrador City.
