Car Turned Gas Leak Sparks Vehicle Fire On PA RT 225

A gas leak caused a car fire on Pennsylvania Route 225 on Monday, Oct. 10, authorities say.

The aftermath of the crash, turned gas leak, turn car fire.
Photo Credit: *Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team*

10/11/2022 12:06 p.m.

Emergency crews were called to a car crash that caused a gas leak, sparking a vehicle fire, according to Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team.

The incident happened in the early evening along the PA RT 225 North heading towards Halifax. near Rt. 225 N. towards Halifax.

The car had crashed into a guardrail, puncturing the tank and quickly engulfing the car in flames, authorities say.

Crews cleared the scene in about an hour although it did cause some traffic delays in the area.

No injuries were reported.

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