Repair Work Continues For Gas Leak At Princeton University

PRINCETON, NJ — About 15 people were evacuated from the Princeton University School of Architecture, 1879 Hall and Marx Hall following a gas leak Tuesday morning, according to the university’s website. A natural gas leak was reported at about 8:30 a.m. The buildings have reopened, and normal activities have resumed. Classes aren't currently in session.

PSE&G responded to the scene, and remain on scene with officials while repair work continues, according to a post on the university’s website that appeared just after 11:30 a.m. Those who were evacuated were housed in the Woolworth Center of Musical Studies and Frist Campus Center during the leak.

The leak was caused by a broken pipe, according to a university spokesman. It is unknown what caused the pipe to break.

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