English High evacuated after gas leak

By Globe Staff

English High School in Boston was evacuated this morning after a gas leak. No students or staff were injured, officials said.

Boston Police officers and firefighters responded, the source of the leak was fixed, and the school will reopen tomorrow on the usual schedule, officials said.

Other than a few special education students who were taken to nearby Agassiz Elementary, students and staff were dismissed for the day. Families of students were notified.

"The students and staff of English High School are to be commended for their swift and appropriate action in this situation," Superintendent Michael Contompasis said in a statement. "By taking all of the necessary steps, we were able to engage the proper authorities immediately and avert any crisis."

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