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Street Car Accident - Vine Street Hill

CFDHISTORY ---›Fire Photos ---› Street Car Accident - Vine Street Hill

Date 1945-09-27

This accident occurred on Vine Street at Clifton Avenue. A streetcar that was southboun on Vine from Mulberry Street was struck in the rear by an automobile. Moments later, another streetcar hit the automobile, sandwiching the vehicle between the two trolleys. The driver of the car was killed and 40 passengers of the streetcars were injured.
Photograph - Dennis Maag Collection