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Commuters delayed. A GO train tore apart a stalled car early today moments after its driver jumped out and ran from the tracks on Scarborough Golf Clu(...)
Commuters delayed. A GO train tore apart a stalled car early today moments after its driver jumped out and ran from the tracks on Scarborough Golf Clu(...)

Commuters delayed. A GO train tore apart a stalled car early today moments after its driver jumped out and ran from the tracks on Scarborough Golf Clu(...)

Date7/19/1988
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  • Commuters delayed. A GO train tore apart a stalled car early today moments after its driver jumped out and ran from the tracks on Scarborough Golf Clu(...)
  • Commuters delayed. A GO train tore apart a stalled car early today moments after its driver jumped out and ran from the tracks on Scarborough Golf Club Rd. The mangled rear section was hurled aside; but the front remained jammed under the train until it stopped at Guildwood station; more than a kilometre away. [Incomplete]
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Original Toronto Star caption: Commuters delayed. A GO train tore apart a stalled car early today moments after its driver jumped out and ran from the tracks on Scarborough Golf Club Rd. The mangled rear section was hurled aside; but the front remained jammed under the train until it stopped at Guildwood station; more than a kilometre away. [Incomplete]
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