Gas leak reported inside St. George school after main hit, Tinley Park IL


A gas main was hit near St. George school causing a strong gas smell inside the building. School officials are concerned about student safety and considering relocating students within the building.
Audio|Source: Tinley Park and Orland Park Police, Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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NICOR has been notified at ETA of 30 minutes to an hour.
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Thank you. They just called them back, let them know that they did hit a main and it's, you know,
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blown up pretty heavy.
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Message is Steve.
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We'll give them a call back. A man from Tommy Parks.
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All right, we've got the principal for St. George on the phone.
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They stated they do have a strong smell of gas inside the building and she's questioning whether it's safe for the kids.
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There's an issue to see if they can move into another part of the building.
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All right, copy.
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But there's nothing to initially be worried about.
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Location mentioned:
Near 176th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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