Image Credit: Zachary Stewart / Q-101 Merritt

By Zachary Stewart / Q101 Merritt

Gas Leak

Gas leak evacuates NVIT campus in Merritt

Sep 15, 2022 | 2:17 PM

MERRITT, B.C. — Nicola Valley Institute of Technology has been evacuated after a gas leak on campus Thursday (Sept. 15).

“For the remainder of the day, all classes have been cancelled,” said NVIT. “The Merritt campus will reopen tomorrow, September 16, 2022.”

Merritt Fire Rescue said an excavator hit a gas line but they are not sure why or how yet. The investigation is still ongoing.

All faculty offices and dorms have been evacuated.

“Please avoid the area around NVIT at this time, and follow instructions of fire department if nearby,” said the City of Merritt.

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