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People evacuated due to gas leak at University of St. Thomas, officials say

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:46PM

Gas leak at University of St. Thomas prompts evacuation, officials say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A gas leak at the University of St. Thomas prompted an evacuation Wednesday afternoon, according to the school.

At 3:41 p.m., the university posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the Moran Center Parking Garage Building and Crooker Center are temporarily closed due to a gas leak.

Officials say the gas leak happened when crews were handling excavation work at the half-circular drive on Graustark.

“Stay clear of this area until further notice. Residents cannot return to Guinan Hall until further notice,” the university said.

Students are urged to wait at Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center or the library.

School officials said students who need to get their cars from the Moran Garage can take the pathway on the Chapel side near the labyrinth, turn left on West Alabama, and enter the garage from Graustark.

University police are at the garage to help guide drivers as firefighters work to secure the area.

Hazmat and CenterPoint Energy are at the scene. The university advises people nearby to “stay sheltered in place” and expect to have an update by 5 p.m.

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