Safety Cop

I went for a run after work today, and noticed a crew taking down a tree on Spadina. Shortly before I got to them there was a loud pop followed by a bright burst of sparks. The people felling the tree must have miscalculated and accidentally hit the hydro wire. This accident took out a block or two of power including the lights at Spadina and Dupont.

Half an hour later nearing the end of my run I came upon the powerless lights again and noticed two civilians standing in the middle of the road directing traffic. I love when people take time out of their day to help strangers, a big thanks to the two gentleman making sure everyone made it through the intersection safely.

(A nice reminder of the area from December 9, 1922)