Through the Highway at Springfield went this car when the vehicle's weight broke through the surface which had been undermined by more than 32 hours rain. The driver climbed out unhurt. This was typical flood scene as roads were washed out all over the state.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Through the Highway at Springfield went this car when the vehicle's weight broke through the surface which had been undermined by more than 32 hours rain. The driver climbed out unhurt. This was typical flood scene as roads were washed out all over the state.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1955]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: Aug. 1955: Wire Photos

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