YARMOUTH PORT – A vehicle reportedly struck a gas pump at the Sav-On gas station at Route 6A & Union Street in Yarmouth Port about 9:30 PM Monday. Firefighters were able to quickly knockdown a small fire and worked to mitigate fuel spillage. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. A building inspector was called to the scene although the extent of damage to the gas station structure was unclear. Yarmouth Police are investigating how the crash occurred. The intersection was blocked off during the incident.
From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police are investigating after a sedan crashed into a gas pump Monday night in Yarmouth Port and ignited a fire. The crash, which took out the pump at its base, happened just after 9:30 PM at the Sav-On gas station on Route 6A at the Union Street intersection. Yarmouth Fire crews quickly extinguished a small fire and attended to a fluid spill. Charges are pending for the 31-year-old driver who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for treatment.
From Yarmouth Fire: Lt. Mullen on E42 arrived to find car resting on gas pump island, with small fire under the engine compartment. Pump was thrown 30’ and was on fire. Police reported driver was out of vehicle and with them across the street.
E42 deployed handling and quickly extinguished both fires. A quick check of the structure found no involvement what so ever. Car battery was cut and then crew checked on the driver for any injuries.
E43 & A56 arrived and given orders from Lt. Mullen. E43 assisted in making scene and cleared once vehicle was towed. A56 treated and transported the driver alerting the hospital for a Trauma Alert due to speed, approximately 40Mph, and impact. No further information.
Estimated gasoline spill was less than 10 gallons. Owner of gas station arrived and confirmed all power to the pumps were off. Yarmouth Building Inspector arrived to assess damage and provide instruction to owner. Fire Prevention Office to follow up Tuesday.
If not for the quick response of fire and police this could have been much worse. Crews were on scene for about 1 hour 45 minutes.
