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Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway
Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway

Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway

Date3/6/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway. Firefighters inspect the smouldering remains of a propane-powered Diamond cab that burst into flames yesterday on the Don Valley Parkway near Lawrence Ave. Police said cab driver Mohammed Mahmood of Huron St. and an unidentified passenger jumped out moments before the fire; when they smelled propane gas. Transportation ministry officials are investigating.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0000718F
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