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Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway

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Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway

Date3/6/1985

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Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Propane-powered cab burns on Parkway. Firefighters inspect the smouldering remains of a propane-powered Diamond cab that burst into flames yesterday on the Don Valley Parkway near Lawrence Ave. Police said cab driver Mohammed Mahmood of Huron St. and an unidentified passenger jumped out moments before the fire; when they smelled propane gas. Transportation ministry officials are investigating.

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