Crime & Safety
Minivan Hits Person Before Smashing Into Gas Station Store: MCFRS
A minivan struck a pedestrian before smashing into a BP Gas Station store in Gaithersburg on Tuesday.
GAITHERSBURG, MD โ Four people were evaluated for injuries after a minivan struck a pedestrian and smashed into a Gaithersburg gas station store Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at the BP Gas Station on Woodfield Road, according to officials.
Montgomery County fire and rescue personnel evaluated four patients, including two with non-life-threatening injuries. Pete Piringer, spokesman for the county's fire department, said the other two patients will likely refuse treatment. Everyone in the gas station shop, Piringer added, is OK.
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It is unclear what caused the crash.
Update - BP Station, Woodfield Rd, Gburg, minivan into bldg, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated 4 patients, 2 likely will refuse & 2 w/ NLT injuries, bldg inspector requested, all patrons of shop ok pic.twitter.com/oEqKPGQwh7
โ Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2019
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