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Car slams into gas pump, sets two cars on fire

Posted at 4:37 PM, Aug 31, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-31 19:43:34-04
Some dramatic video from Connecticut shows just how quickly a massive fire can start at a gas station.
 
It all started when a 70-year-old driver crashed into one of the pumps.
 
The pump fell onto another car. The driver tried to move, but quickly realized it was too late.
 
Two cars were completely burned and three others were damaged.
 
The gas station was evacuated. Luckily, no one was injured. 
 
Investigators say the driver accidentally hit the gas pedal while backing up instead of the brake.