The 2/9 earthquake effectively closed the inland main highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco, as freeway overpass collapsed, blocking off Interstate 5 and Highway 14. Thirty-two persons were known dead, and authorities feared the final death toll might reach close to 100. Nearly 900 were injured, and the property damage ran into the millions of dollars.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The 2/9 earthquake effectively closed the inland main highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco, as freeway overpass collapsed, blocking off Interstate 5 and Highway 14. Thirty-two persons were known dead, and authorities feared the final death toll might reach close to 100. Nearly 900 were injured, and the property damage ran into the millions of dollars.

United Press International · [ca. February 1971]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes Misc.

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