Topeka middle school evacuation given all-clear
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police were investigating the possible smell of gas at a local middle school.
On Thursday morning the Topeka Police Department was called to Landon Middle School at 731 S.W. Fairlawn Road on reports of a possible gas smell.
Students were evacuated to an area church and Topeka West High School. Local authorities have given the all-clear to return to school, according to a USD 501 spokesman.
School will be resumed within the hour.
"Again, thank you for supporting us in taking the added safety step out of an abundance of caution," USD 501 Spokesperson Dan Garrett said.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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