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News release

Investigation report: August 2017 loss of power and subsequent grounding in Beauharnois, Quebec

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Québec, Quebec, 1 August 2018 – Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (M17C0205) on the August 2017 loss of power and subsequent grounding of the chemical product carrier Bro Anna in Beauharnois, Quebec.

The TSB conducted a limited-scope, fact-gathering investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues.


The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

For more information, contact:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Media Relations
Telephone: 819-360-4376
Email: media@tsb.gc.ca