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Man hit by train. A 51-year-old man was struck by a slow-moving freight train as he tried to cross the tracks at Osler St., north of Dupont St., last (...)
Man hit by train. A 51-year-old man was struck by a slow-moving freight train as he tried to cross the tracks at Osler St., north of Dupont St., last (...)

Man hit by train. A 51-year-old man was struck by a slow-moving freight train as he tried to cross the tracks at Osler St., north of Dupont St., last (...)

Date8/26/1991
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  • Man hit by train. A 51-year-old man was struck by a slow-moving freight train as he tried to cross the tracks at Osler St.; north of Dupont St.; last night. The barriers were lowered and lights were flashing. He recieved rib; arm and back injuries.
  • Man hit by train. A 51-year-old man was struck by a slow-moving freight train as he tried to cross the tracks at Osler St., north of Dupont St., last (...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Man hit by train. A 51-year-old man was struck by a slow-moving freight train as he tried to cross the tracks at Osler St.; north of Dupont St.; last night. The barriers were lowered and lights were flashing. He recieved rib; arm and back injuries.
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