Sea of foam
March 9, 1970: The original Times caption reported:
Tank truck that exploded and burned in a tunnel connecting northbound Harbor and San Diego freeway lies amid foam sprayed by firemen. Driver, Robert Joy, 48, of Upland, was killed in crash, which occurred at 9:15 a.m. Monday when tanker hit abutment. The cargo of liquid oxygen exploded and the truck’s diesel fuel burned. Tunnel was closed until 5:30 pm for damage check.
This photo by staff photographer Larry Sharkey was Page 1 lead art in the March 10, 1970, Los Angeles Times.
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