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Damage occurred to the pump column at a petrol station in Oldenburg/Ostholstein, caused by an unspecified incident.

Lübeck: The City Coast of Northern Germany

Damaged petrol station pump column in Oldenburg/Ostholstein
Damaged petrol station pump column in Oldenburg/Ostholstein

Damage occurred to the pump column at a petrol station in Oldenburg/Ostholstein, caused by an unspecified incident.

On Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025, an unusual incident unfolded at a gas station in Oldenburg, Germany. According to reports by Presseportal.de, the Police Directorate Lübeck is currently investigating the case as a matter of vandalism.

The incident began when an unidentified man drove a BMW to the gas station after hours. The man attempted to refuel, but was unsuccessful. He became angry and, in a fit of frustration, drove off with the fuel pump still attached, causing damage to it. The damaged fuel pump was briefly reattached before the BMW drove off in an unknown direction.

The extent of the damage to the fuel pump is currently unknown. It is also unclear if the BMW sustained any damage during the incident. The exact location of the gas station within Oldenburg, Germany, has not been specified.

The attendant at the gas station witnessed the incident from the cashier's booth. The identity of the man who caused the damage is currently not publicly known.

For inquiries regarding this incident, you can contact the Press Office of the Police Directorate Lübeck. The contact number is 49 (0) 451/131-2004. Emails can be sent to [email protected], and fax inquiries can be sent to + 49 (0) 431/988-6-342901. Svenja Pries can be reached at the Press Office of the Police Directorate Lübeck.

The Police Directorate Lübeck is further investigating this incident and encourages anyone with information to come forward. As the investigation continues, more details about the incident will be released. Stay tuned for updates.

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