CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – UPDATE: Officials said the area is clear and safe as of 2 p.m. The gas has been turned off and all areas and roads are now open.
A gas line ruptured Tuesday near the Trahern building on Austin Peay State University’s campus.
The school reported the incident around 1:30 p.m.
Trahern, the Music/Mass Communications building, and the Sundquist building are being evacuated.
Students and staff are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
Jackson Alley and 8th Street between College Street and Marion Street have been closed.