Car stopped without warning. Smoke from hood and overheating badly

2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
11,000 MILES
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PENNYBLACK2
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my son's car just stopped. Overheating and with white smoke billowing out of the hood.
It was towed away and the mechanic who looked at it briefly said coolant was not running through the engine.
What is the likely cause of this? Head gasket?
Apr 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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