Elementary school in Elizabeth Forward SD evacuated over gas concern

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An elementary school in the Elizabeth Forward School District was evacuated Friday morning because of a gas concern, officials said.

Central Elementary students were evacuated to the middle school auditorium.

A gas company was brought in to see if there any issues. District officials said it was determined a faulty gas meter valve caused the gas smell and evacuation.

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A message to families said no one was ever in danger and the evacuation was a precautionary measure.

Students were back in class by 10:30 a.m. School officials said the evacuation was done out of an abundance of caution.

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