Driver Slams Into Mahwah Citgo Gas Pump

A driver who suffered a medical condition while traveling near the Franklin Turnpike Citgo station Tuesday afternoon took out one of its gas pumps, local authorities confirmed Tuesday.

According to Police Chief Jim Batelli, the driver of the SUV, “suffered a medical condition that resulted in her striking one of the gas pumps.”

Officials say somewhere between one and two gallons of gas leaked from the pump as a result of the crash, which happened at about 12:45 p.m.

“There is an automatic shut off on all these pumps so there was never any danger of fire [or] explosion,” Batelli said.

Mahwah’s Fire Department HazMat crew responded to the scene to secure the station and clean up the spill.

Officials said the driver’s identity is not being released because of the nature of the crash. Information on the driver’s condition is not currently available.

Citgo owners could not be reached for comment Tuesday evening. 

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