A driver struck the Green Turtle restaurant and bar in Olney just after midnight Wednesday, prompting a large emergency response and the evacuation of the building.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred around midnight at the Green Turtle located at 18101 Town Center Drive. The driver struck the building and damaged a gas meter, resulting in a gas leak.
As a precaution, the building was evacuated while Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews worked to secure the scene. HazMat units responded due to the gas leak, and approximately 50 firefighters were on scene. The gas company also responded to assist with shutting off and securing the gas supply…