Gas station roof collapses under heavy snow

Posted: 02.26.2013 at 10:48 AM

Heavy snowfall caused the roof over the gas pumps at the Break Time Convenience Store on Paris Road in Columbia to collapse early Tuesday morning.
/ Kon Kostin

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COLUMBIA -- Winter Storm 2013 Round Two produced very heavy, wet snow Monday night and Tuesday.

Authorities warn the added weight could cause roofs to collapse which is what happened at one mid Missouri gas station.

The roof over the gas pumps at the Break Time Convenience Store on Paris Road in Columbia collapsed early Tuesday morning.

There were no reports of injuries.

Related Links

		Winter storm to track through on Monday and Tuesday
		Snowstorm prompts “no travel” advisory
		Road crews prepare for 'Winter Storm 2013 Round Two'

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