By Associated Press - Monday, September 23, 2019

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) - A community college in New Jersey has been evacuated due to a gas leak, but no injuries are being reported.

The leak at Ocean County College in Toms River was discovered late Monday morning. Authorities believe it was caused by a construction accident, but that remains under investigation.

Law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency responders took part in the evacuation.



Authorities say the leak was secured by 12:40 p.m. Students and staff were expected to return to the campus later Monday afternoon.

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