Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Oil company owner critical after accident

Paul Romanelli, brother of John Romanelli, sweeps up

Photo credit: Randee Daddona | Paul Romanelli, brother of John Romanelli, sweeps up ashes from a fuel tanker accident at Burt's Reliable in Southold. (Dec. 30, 2011)

The owner of a fuel-oil supply company in Southold was in critical condition Friday at Stony Brook University Medical Center after police said he was burned when a hose off-loading biofuel ruptured, igniting a flash fire.

John Romanelli of Burt's Reliable was burned in the accident at the company's lot at 1515 Youngs Ave. at about 7:15 a.m., Southold Town police said.

Suffolk County...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online® customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Subscribe for
a free trial!
Subscribe

Suffolk reporters on Twitter

Follow Newsday on Twitter