UPDATE: An urgent evacuation is underway at the Snyder-Girotti Elementary School in Bristol, Pennsylvania, after reports of a gas odor near the cafeteria surfaced just this morning. All students and staff have been relocated to the nearby Grundy Ice Arena as authorities address the situation.
The evacuation process commenced early on Wednesday morning. Parents and guardians are urged to head to the Grundy lot to sign out their children directly from their teachers. The school district is currently investigating the cause of the gas odor, with officials confirming that the gas systems are being thoroughly checked.
The safety of students and staff remains the top priority, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Eyewitnesses report a sense of urgency as parents arrived to pick up their children, with many expressing concern and anxiety over the situation.
Authorities have not yet determined the source of the gas odor, but they are working diligently to ensure a safe environment for all involved. This developing story is being closely monitored, and more details will follow as they emerge.
Stay tuned to Action News and 6abc.com for the latest updates and safety information regarding this incident.
