Gallery: Quebec train explosion makes headlines around the world

MONTREAL – The devastating explosion in Lac-Megantic, Quebec has made headlines around the world.

Five people have been confirmed dead and at least 40 are believed missing after tanker cars full of crude oil rolled down a hill on Saturday morning, obliterating the downtown core in an enormous blaze.

A spokesperson from Influence Communication in Montreal noted on Monday that the tragedy was the biggest international media story reported from the province in the past 18 months.

Take a look at headlines from Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Greece and more.