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Stunned by Blast, workmen lie near tar tank which exploded yesterday, sending two men to hospital, Men had parked tanker behind Windermere Ave. apartment building to pump tar to roof
Stunned by Blast, workmen lie near tar tank which exploded yesterday, sending two men to hospital, Men had parked tanker behind Windermere Ave. apartment building to pump tar to roof

Stunned by Blast, workmen lie near tar tank which exploded yesterday, sending two men to hospital, Men had parked tanker behind Windermere Ave. apartment building to pump tar to roof

Date2/24/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Stunned by Blast; workmen lie near tar tank which exploded yesterday; sending two men to hospital; Men had parked tanker behind Windermere Ave. apartment building to pump tar to roof.
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GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0006227F
Stunned workmen lie near tar tank which exploded today, sending two men to hospital
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