The Marcinelle firefighters were called to the Shell gas station on rue de la Station in Montigny-le-Tilleul around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. They arrived to handle a large gasoline spill and were led by Lieutenant Anthony Vannieuwenhoven and Sergeant Henin, who blocked traffic on the affected street and utilized absorbent materials to contain the fuel. There was a significant risk of fire or explosion. According to reports, the spill occurred because a driver neglected to remove the pump gun from their tank before leaving the station. The Germinalt police zone also responded to the incident. Two images related to the spill are included in the original content.
It was around 9:30 a.m. this Wednesday morning when the Marcinelle firefighters intervened at the Shell gas station, rue de la Station in Montigny-le-Tilleul.
They were needed there for a large amount of gasoline that was spilled there. Under the orders of Lieutenant Anthony Vannieuwenhoven and Sergeant Henin, the firefighters spread absorbent product and blocked traffic on this street. The risk of fire or even explosion was real. According to the findings, it was a motorist who left the station without having taken the pump gun from his tank, with the consequences that we know.
The Germinalt police zone also intervened and noted the fact.
In conclusion, this incident at the Shell gas station in Montigny-le-Tilleul serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of mishandling gasoline. Thanks to the quick intervention of the Marcinelle firefighters and Germinalt police, the situation was brought under control and no harm was done. Let us all be more mindful and responsible when filling up our vehicles to avoid such incidents in the future.