HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Motorists who have purchased gas at three Hutchinson Kwik Shops have had their cars stop dead for what is apparently contaminated gasoline.

Several car dealerships have reported numerous cars being brought in after purchasing gas in the past day.

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