Crime & Safety

Video Shows Explosion At Boston Gas Station After Crash

"I've been here 43 years since 1981, but I've never seen anything like this in my life," said Gloria Nantas, owner of the gas station.

(CBS Boston)

February 8, 2024

BOSTON - An SUV crashed into pumps at ALFA Auto Fuel in Roslindale Tuesday night, causing an explosion and sending customers scrambling for safety.

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"I've been here 43 years since 1981, but I've never seen anything like this in my life," said Gloria Nantas, owner of the gas station.

Her eldest son Arthur ran towards the danger, using a fire extinguisher to control the flames before the fire suppression system turned the whole parking lot white.

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Gas pumps at ALFA Auto Fuel burst into flames after a car crashed into them/ALFA Auto Fuel/CBS Boston

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