From the State Police:
On Monday, April 4, around 10:45 a.m. the Richmond fire Department responded to an underground fuel tank explosion at the Quick Stop near exit 43 in Richmond. It was determined that a passenger car had just driven over the underground fuel tank when the explosion occurred.
Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s office were called to the scene. Representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and Service Technicians were also on scene.
There are no reported injuries and there is no damage to the business or vehicles. The incident remains under investigation.
Assisting with the response were members from the Litchfield Fire Department, Woolrich Fire Department, Bowdoinham Fire Department, Richmond PD, Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police.
The road is now back open to traffic. But out of caution, we are being told to stay 200 yards away. We are still waiting to hear from the fire chief or EMA officials on the scene. @WGME @FOX23Maine pic.twitter.com/4A1hfmrfDi
— Brad Rogers WGME (@BradWGME) April 4, 2022
Route 197 is closed at Richmond 295 exit. We are on scene and have just confirmed there was an underground explosion at the Irving gas station off Richmond exit. County EMA says no fire, smoke, injuries or damages are reported. We are live at noon with latest. @WGME @FOX23Maine pic.twitter.com/HxNCwQOvLE
— Brad Rogers WGME (@BradWGME) April 4, 2022
#BREAKING An underground explosion in Richmond has shut down roads near I-295 Monday morning.https://t.co/PFBD01Sm54
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) April 4, 2022
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