U.P. School Lock Down: Crash caused lock down of Manistique elementary school

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 12-14-17

2:57 p.m.

Lock down just lifted to dismiss school

2:55 p.m.

Vehicle hits gas pipe – causes lock down at Manistique elementary school

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By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Manistique, MI) – An elementary school is on a safety lock down at this hour after a nearby vehicle accident involving a natural gas leak.

Shortly after 2 p.m. today, Thurs., Dec. 14, 2017, an accident was reported that involves a car hitting a natural gas pipe.

The gas is leaking – and officers on the scene immediately ordered a lock down of the Emerald Elementary School about a blocked to the east of the crash.

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A school official confirmed the lock down is still in effect.
SEMCO officials have been notified to respond to the scene and fix the problem.
No injuries have been reported.