HUTCHINSON — Motorists who have purchased gas at one of three Kwik Shops in Hutchinson have had their cars stop unexpectedly for what is apparently contaminated gasoline.

Several area car dealerships have reported numerous customers bringing in vehicles after purchasing gas this week.

According to service managers at both Midwest Superstore and Midway Motors, the gas has been contaminated with diesel fuel.

Alan Samuels Motors is also reporting both diesel and regular gas-powered vehicles having similar problems. Efforts to contact Kwik Shop were unsuccessful.

The three stores known to have sold the fuel are at 4th and K-61, 43rd and Plum and 17th and Lorraine.

There is no word about what is being done at this time to prevent any further damage to vehicles.