Event Summary

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A truck carrying 9,000 gallons of liquefied petroleum gas leaks on the George Washington Bridge traveling from New Jersey to New York City; Bridge cleared for 8 hours out of fear of an explosion, creating massive traffic jam

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8/7/1980 12:00 AM
8/8/1980 12:00 AM
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