Buildings Evacuated After Gas Main Rupture Near Syracuse University Campus
Van Buren St & Henry St, University Hill, Syracuse
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Summary
- A gas main rupture occurred near Syracuse University when construction crews struck a gas line on Tuesday morning.
- Nearby buildings and dorms were evacuated as a precaution.
- Traffic was detoured in the area as firefighters, HazMat units and National Grid operated at the scene.
Timeline
Traffic has returned to normal, per the Syracuse DPS.
No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Crews are also checking gas meters inside surrounding buildings, including at the VA Hospital and campus dorms.
Firefighters set a 300-foot perimeter to block off vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area.
Additionally, Syracuse.com confirms that the Syracuse Fire Department, National Grid, medics and the university’s Department of Public Safety are operating at the scene.
The dormitories and another building at 150 Henry St. Have been evacuated, firefighters say.
Construction crews struck a gas line at the above intersection at approximately 11:45 a.m.
According to an update from Syracuse.com, firefighters, HazMat units and other first responders are operating at the scene of a gas main rupture near the Syracuse University campus.
Incident reported at Van Buren St & Henry St.
Traffic has returned to normal, per the Syracuse DPS.
No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Crews are also checking gas meters inside surrounding buildings, including at the VA Hospital and campus dorms.
Firefighters set a 300-foot perimeter to block off vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area.
Additionally, Syracuse.com confirms that the Syracuse Fire Department, National Grid, medics and the university’s Department of Public Safety are operating at the scene.
The dormitories and another building at 150 Henry St. Have been evacuated, firefighters say.
Construction crews struck a gas line at the above intersection at approximately 11:45 a.m.
According to an update from Syracuse.com, firefighters, HazMat units and other first responders are operating at the scene of a gas main rupture near the Syracuse University campus.
Incident reported at Van Buren St & Henry St.
Traffic has returned to normal, per the Syracuse DPS.
No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Crews are also checking gas meters inside surrounding buildings, including at the VA Hospital and campus dorms.
Firefighters set a 300-foot perimeter to block off vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area.
Additionally, Syracuse.com confirms that the Syracuse Fire Department, National Grid, medics and the university’s Department of Public Safety are operating at the scene.
The dormitories and another building at 150 Henry St. Have been evacuated, firefighters say.
Construction crews struck a gas line at the above intersection at approximately 11:45 a.m.
According to an update from Syracuse.com, firefighters, HazMat units and other first responders are operating at the scene of a gas main rupture near the Syracuse University campus.
Incident reported at Van Buren St & Henry St.
Traffic has returned to normal, per the Syracuse DPS.
No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Crews are also checking gas meters inside surrounding buildings, including at the VA Hospital and campus dorms.
Firefighters set a 300-foot perimeter to block off vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area.
Additionally, Syracuse.com confirms that the Syracuse Fire Department, National Grid, medics and the university’s Department of Public Safety are operating at the scene.
The dormitories and another building at 150 Henry St. Have been evacuated, firefighters say.
Construction crews struck a gas line at the above intersection at approximately 11:45 a.m.
According to an update from Syracuse.com, firefighters, HazMat units and other first responders are operating at the scene of a gas main rupture near the Syracuse University campus.
Incident reported at Van Buren St & Henry St.
Traffic has returned to normal, per the Syracuse DPS.
No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Crews are also checking gas meters inside surrounding buildings, including at the VA Hospital and campus dorms.
Firefighters set a 300-foot perimeter to block off vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area.
Additionally, Syracuse.com confirms that the Syracuse Fire Department, National Grid, medics and the university’s Department of Public Safety are operating at the scene.
The dormitories and another building at 150 Henry St. Have been evacuated, firefighters say.
Construction crews struck a gas line at the above intersection at approximately 11:45 a.m.
According to an update from Syracuse.com, firefighters, HazMat units and other first responders are operating at the scene of a gas main rupture near the Syracuse University campus.
Incident reported at Van Buren St & Henry St.
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