A significant propane leak in New Minas led to the arrest of an impaired driver, according to Kings District RCMP.
Last Tuesday, Sept. 29, officers responded to a report of a propane tank leaking in a busy parking lot on Commercial Street. RCMP initially attended the scene to assist fire crews with road closures and evacuations, but further investigation revealed what had happened.
A propane truck had filled a large tank and then drove away with the hose still attached, causing significant damage. As the truck left the area, the hose struck another vehicle in the lot. The driver of that vehicle reported injuries and was treated at the scene by EHS.
Investigators contacted the company that owns the propane truck, and the driver returned to the scene. Officers noted signs of alcohol impairment.
The driver was taken to the Kings District RCMP detachment in New Minas, where he provided breath samples that registered 180 mg% and 170 mg%, resulting in a failed test.
The 46-year-old North Kentville man was later released and is scheduled to appear in court in November on impaired driving-related charges.
Fire crews contained the leak and reported that no bystanders or first responders were injured.
