Gas pump nozzle ripped off causing fuel leak at gas station, New Bern NC


A gas pump nozzle was torn off at a gas station near Hotel Dr, causing a steady fuel leak. Staff are unable to stop the leak despite pressing emergency stop. Emergency responders were called to manage the spill.
Audio|Source: New Bern Police Fire EMS NBPS
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
The Circle K at Hotel Drive had a gas pump nozzle ripped off and there's a pump leaking fuel on the ground.
00:09
Do we need to send up the Carter Heart for that one?
00:11
Yes, sir, do you know how much it's Bill?
00:12
It's a steady leak.
00:14
About a quarter gallon so far, it just happened.
00:17
Since far, I'm out.
00:18
One or seven. Go ahead.
00:19
They have that shut off of the building if you need to hit that.
00:21
Yeah, I spoke with the lady inside.
00:24
She says there's nothing she can do about it.
00:26
I'm made to differ, but not my gas station.
00:30
You always press the button and see what happens.
00:31
Yeah,
00:32
she's looking into the button.
00:33
Did she push the button?
00:34
She's working on it.
00:37
Engine 1, respond near Hotel Dr.
00:42
Circle K near ML King Jr.,
00:44
for a Delta-level fuel spill.
00:48
Engine 1, respond near Hotel Dr.
00:52
Circle K.
00:53
Cross Street of ML King Jr.
00:55
for a Delta-level fuel spill, switch traffic to Tack 1, Tack 1, 637.
01:00
Okay, when you're responding at 638, that long question on scene, they advised a gas pump nozzle has been ripped off of a pump.
01:10
Probably four gallons have leaked so far.
01:13
It is still leaking.
01:14
They're having difficulty with the employee getting it shut off.
01:18
We got the button found.
01:22
Oh, it's still leaking.
01:23
Yeah, we're an NJ1.
01:25
They're advising they push the emergency stop button, but it is still leaking at the sign.
01:30
Robbie, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hotel Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
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