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Two die in Don river plunge. Dotted line shows the path taken by a car on the Gerrard St. bridge early today when it went out of control on the snow-r(...)
Two die in Don river plunge. Dotted line shows the path taken by a car on the Gerrard St. bridge early today when it went out of control on the snow-r(...)

Two die in Don river plunge. Dotted line shows the path taken by a car on the Gerrard St. bridge early today when it went out of control on the snow-r(...)

Date2/26/1965
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  • Two die in Don river plunge. Dotted line shows the path taken by a car on the Gerrard St. bridge early today when it went out of control on the snow-r(...)
  • Two die in Don river plunge. Dotted line shows the path taken by a car on the Gerrard St. bridge early today when it went out of control on the snow-rutted roadway and plunged into the Don; killing Louis Dimche and Thomas Ralkos; both of Mountain Ave. It landed on its roof in about three feet of water; pinning both the men.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Two die in Don river plunge. Dotted line shows the path taken by a car on the Gerrard St. bridge early today when it went out of control on the snow-rutted roadway and plunged into the Don; killing Louis Dimche and Thomas Ralkos; both of Mountain Ave. It landed on its roof in about three feet of water; pinning both the men.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0109655F
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