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Motorist assisted after minivan runs out of gas, Penobscot County ME

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ME-178, Maine

According to the dispatch call, a black minivan ran out of gas on southbound Route 178 in Maine. Assistance was initially delayed due to priority holds. The motorist was offered reimbursement for gas if help was arranged.

Audio|Heard on: Maine State Police Dispatch Zone 2A
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Transcript:
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Motorist assist, 178 southbound black minivan ran out of gas.
00:05
It was on hold for 2A, and so they told him they couldn't send anyone.
00:09
They did say they'd reimburse him for gas, though, if we'd find somebody.

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ME-178, Maine

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