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Two Killed, Pal saved by Leap, at Mount Dennis Bridge, Trapped part way across Black Creek trestle at Mount Dennis last night with a, passenger train (...)

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Two Killed, Pal saved by Leap, at Mount Dennis Bridge, Trapped part way across Black Creek trestle at Mount Dennis last night with a, passenger train (...)

Date7/24/1941

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Two Killed; Pal saved by Leap; at Mount Dennis Bridge; Trapped part way across Black Creek trestle at Mount Dennis last night with a; passenger train thundering down upon them; three Toronto boys tried desperately to reach the end of the bridge. One succeeded; two lost in the race against death.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106807F

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