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A 1980 explosion, triggered when a drunk driver hit a natural gas line, wrecked the main street of Essex
A 1980 explosion, triggered when a drunk driver hit a natural gas line, wrecked the main street of Essex

A 1980 explosion, triggered when a drunk driver hit a natural gas line, wrecked the main street of Essex

Date2/14/1980
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  • A 1980 explosion, triggered when a drunk driver hit a natural gas line, wrecked the main street of Essex
  • A 1980 explosion; triggered when a drunk driver hit a natural gas line; wrecked the main street of Essex.
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Original Toronto Star caption: A 1980 explosion; triggered when a drunk driver hit a natural gas line; wrecked the main street of Essex.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006161F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpEssex
GeographyCountyEssex (Ont. : County)
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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