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Deadly issue

Date2/28/1982

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Deadly issue: Toxic fumes hit Medonte Township after a derailment (avove;) and much of Mississauga was evacuated after a chlorine tanker (left) blew up. But Ontario delays a pollution spills bill.

Subject

Railroads

Accidents

Street-railroads

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001130F

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