Chesterfield firefighters ensure safety after gas leak from hybrid vehicle in crash

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County firefighters monitored air quality after a two-vehicle crash involving a hybrid vehicle that leaked gas into the air on Monday night.

On the night of Monday, Jan.12, firefighters with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS had to remove a 12-volt battery from a hybrid car after the vehicle started to release gas into the air.

The car was hit from behind on Hull Street near Hampton Park, causing toxic fumes to be released into the air.

Firefighters worked on the scene and monitored air quality while working with the Energy Security Agency (ESA) to ensure that the vehicle's high-voltage battery was stable.

Firefighters work to remove a 12-volt battery from a hybrid car on Hull Street. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)

Firefighters work to remove a 12-volt battery from a hybrid car on Hull Street. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)

Firefighters work to remove a 12-volt battery from a hybrid car on Hull Street. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)

Only the 12-volt battery of the hybrid car had to be removed before the car could be towed away.

Units remained on scene until air conditions were safe for the public.