Canopy collapses at New Bedford gas station

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WHDH) -- Strong wind gusts are being blamed for causing a canopy at a New Bedford gas station to collapse on Thursday.

The canopy landed on one side, right in front of the station and nearly landing on a car.

Fortunately, no one was injured.

Police say crews had to shut-down the gas pumps as a safety precaution.

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