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Free fuel giveaway shut down by cops amid traffic chaos: ‘Crazy’
Police said about 1,000 cars queued for the promotion before organizers replaced the giveaway with fuel vouchers.
- On Friday morning, a $100,000 free fuel giveaway at Liberty petrol station on Leakes Rd in Truganina, Melbourne, caused severe traffic congestion, prompting police intervention.
- Billy Beasley of RS Rewards organized the event with a $200 limit per customer, attracting massive vehicle queues that began forming hours before the scheduled 10am start.
- Police arrived at 7.30am to manage traffic directions, but the overwhelming influx forced organizers to shut down the giveaway approximately one hour after its official start time.
- Organizers worked with police to distribute fuel vouchers to drivers who had queued for hours, ensuring those who missed out on direct fuel received compensation.
- Four police units remained at the station following the cancellation, while Beasley said, "Free fuel Friday, hopefully we can do another one.
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Free Fuel Giveaway Sparks Traffic Mayhem Before Police Shut It Down
Everyone loves free gas, but a recent promotional stunt in Australia proved that giving away fuel on a massive scale can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare. A $100,000 fuel giveaway in Melbourne caused such an intense frenzy among motorists that local police were forced to step in and shut the entire operation down after less than an hour. A $100,000 Stunt Gone Wrong The event, organized by a group called RS Rewards, took place at a petrol…
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