Car vs. Building in Germantown

Montgomery County police and firefighters responded to a gas leak at 19500 Scenery Drive in Germantown overnight.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported on his Twitter account that a car struck a building.

U/D – Hazmat Scenery Dr, Gas Co on scene, FFs checking Community Ctr & nearby residences, MCPD also on scene investigating car struck bldg

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 3, 2014

U/D – HazMat 19500blk Scenery Dr, Germantown, natrl gas leak under control, FFs checking Plumgar Community Center & surrounding area

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 3, 2014

U/D Plumgar Community Ctr, car struck bldg, sheared gas meter causing leak, Hazmat on scene, FFs cordoned off area near Rt355 & Scenery Dr

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 3, 2014

Hazmat Natrl Gas Leak – Rt355 & Scenery Dr, Germantown – viciinty of Plumgar Community Center, FFs investigating, some local street CLOSED

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 3, 2014

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