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1970 - 1979 DIS - Désastres, accidents et faits divers

Thirty-two people were hurt when two TTC streetcars collided during the rushhour last evening at the intersection of Queen St. E. and Broadview Ave. after track-switch apparently failed. Police cars and ambulances took the injured to three hospitals. Most suffered cuts and bruises; the two drivers and one passenger were kept in hospital. Damage to the two vehicles was estimated at $50;000.<br />
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Photo : Erin Comb - Toronto Star Archives, via AQP
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Thirty-two people were hurt when two TTC streetcars collided during the rushhour last evening at the intersection of Queen St. E. and Broadview Ave. after track-switch apparently failed. Police cars and ambulances took the injured to three hospitals. Most suffered cuts and bruises; the two drivers and one passenger were kept in hospital. Damage to the two vehicles was estimated at $50;000.

Photo : Erin Comb - Toronto Star Archives, via AQP

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From gallery: 1970 - 1979 DIS - Désastres, accidents et faits divers
Source: Toronto Public Library
Date: 4 Jul 2021
Location: Canada
Credit: Toronto Star Archives
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