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Date: 11/10/19 09:17
40 Years Ago
Author: hoggerdoug

The Mississauga Miracle
 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-mississauga-miracle-we-talk-to-those/

Doug



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Date: 11/10/19 11:43
Re: 40 Years Ago
Author: cn6218

It appears that the drailment (or at least where the cars piled up) happened at a level crossing.  Does anybody know what road that was.  I'm curious to see what is there today.

GTD

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Date: 11/10/19 12:37
Re: 40 Years Ago
Author: hoggerdoug

I did a google, accident happened at the intersection of Mavis Rd & Dundas St, Mississauga.  Three slides that I took, August 1980, during a "driveby" at CP Agincourt, some of the tank cars involved.
Doug



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Date: 11/10/19 13:14
Re: 40 Years Ago
Author: TCnR

Intersting how little communication there was in 'them old days', the Fire Department official witnessed what had happened as compared to getting the call. Here's some info on a BLEVE for those interested:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiling_liquid_expanding_vapor_explosion

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