Gas leak in the Utah State University life science building prompts evacuations

A natural gas leak outside the Utah State University Life Sciences building on Monday caused an evacuation of the University Inn, the Life Sciences building, and the Biology and Natural Resources buildings.

USU Police temporarily cordoned off the area while the gas supply to the source of the leak could be disconnected.

The leak happened during the installation of a tree in front of the Life Sciences building. While digging a hole, an excavator punctured a natural gas line.

This is a developing story that will be updated as new information emerges.

Chantelle McCall

Emergency personnel outside the USU Life Science building take care of the gas leak.

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