This oil tank truck was broken into two sections when it was hit by a Southland Pacific Electric street-car in the heavy fog at Slauson Avenue and Long Beach Blvd. crossing early today. Bob Stuart, 23, the truck driver, was pinned under the wreckage but he escaped without a scratch. Oil spilled over the scene. Photo dated: October 20, 1952.
Pacific Electric Railway Company Railroad accidents--California--Los Angeles Truck accidents--California--Los Angeles Petroleum industry and trade--Accidents--California--Los Angeles Street-railroads--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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