Surf City Elementary students evacuated due to gas leak

SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - Surf City Elementary School has been evacuated after a natural gas leak near the back of the building, according to the school’s campus.

As of 3:45 p.m., Pender County Schools says the campus has been cleared and students are waiting in the gym to be picked up.

In a Facebook post, Surf City Elementary shared that students and staff were outside at the front of the campus. Fire crews were on scene assessing the situation.

“We understand that safety is of the utmost concern, and we want to reassure you that all necessary precautions have been taken,” Surf City Elementary wrote.

Surf City Elementary says the situation caused a delay affecting car riders and buses leaving the campus.