Schools
Cape Cod School Evacuated Due To Gas Leak
Two workers were hospitalized after being overcome by natural gas fumes, according to reports.
MASHPEE, MA – An elementary school in Mashpee was evacuated Tuesday following a natural gas leak. Students have been dismissed from Quashnet Elementary School for the rest of the day, according to Mashpee police.
Two kitchen workers were overcome by the gas; one was hospitalized, NECN reported.
"All students are safe at this time," Mashpee police said in a statement. "Please meet all students at their bus stops. Any students that cannot be dropped off with parents at bus stops will be bused to the High School. If your child attends the Boys and Girls Club, they will be brought there. If they attend adventure club, they will be brought to the Coombs School."
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NEW VIDEO: Kids boarding buses outside Quashnet Elementary School in Mashpee. Classes have been dismissed after a gas leak #wbz pic.twitter.com/1j15i27kps
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