Gas leak reported near WVU Health Sciences North building, individuals urged to avoid area

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 11:07 AM 5/9/24: The all clear has been given by authorities.

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UPDATE: 10:23 AM 5/9/24: Emergency responders and the gas company are currently on the scene. Individuals are to still avoid the area.

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UPDATE: 10:18 AM 5/9/24: The WVU Health Sciences North building has been ordered to evacuate following reports of a gas leak.

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ORIGINAL STORY 10:02 AM 5/9/24: Officials are urging individuals to avoid part of WVU’s campus following a reported gas leak.

According to a WVU Alert sent out shortly after 10 AM, university officials are urging students, staff, and all other individuals to avoid the area until further notice.

The gas leak was reported near the WVU Health Sciences North building.

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