A vehicle crashed into Arnold’s Lounge in St. Augustine, striking part of the building and hitting a gas line in the process. One person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Action News Jax, while crews rushed to secure the ruptured line before it could become a bigger problem.
The crash happened in the lounge’s parking lot on North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, according to the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department, as reported by News4JAX. The vehicle struck part of the building, which sustained some damage, per the fire rescue department’s account relayed to the outlet.
Gas Line Strike Triggers Hazmat Response
Once the vehicle hit the gas line, fire rescue crews moved to secure it and launched a hazardous-materials response, the station’s report notes. The injured person was transported to a local hospital, with officials describing the injuries as non-life-threatening.
As of the report, authorities had not released additional details about what led to the crash. The exact circumstances behind the collision remain unclear, and no further information on the incident has been made public.
