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1949 Chemical explosion damages New York City's Holland Tunnel
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0:27Now PlayingDate: 23rd May 1949
Location: Holland
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: New York: New York City: Hudson River: Holland Tunnel:
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FIRES lorry full of chemicals bursts into flames in the Holland Tunnel, Manhattan's chief underwater highway. Rescue squads battle against flames and no one is killed
NEW YORK Lorry with chemicals aboard bursts into flames in the Holland Tunnel - Manhattan's chief underwater highway. Rescue squads battle for hours and no one is killed.
TUNNEL Fire in Holland Tunnel - Manhattan's chief waterway. Chemical lorry busts into flames and rescue squads fight to free motorists in tunnel
Disasters and Accidents; United States of America
Manhattan, Jersey City, Hudson River, fire, fumes
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