Beaufort Elementary evacuated after natural gas leak
[UPDATE 11/14 3:26 p.m.]: Beaufort Elementary has been given the all-clear and students have been picked up from the school.
Original story:
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Beaufort Elementary School was evacuated after a natural gas leak Friday afternoon.
The gas leak is believed to have started by the gymnasium, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
Law enforcement said all children have been evacuated to outside the building. Fire and police crews are currently on scene.
There are no reported injuries.
This is a developing story, WTOC will provide updates when available.
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