Gas leak prompts evacuation at Hoboken elementary school

The leak happened on the 800 block of Park Avenue on Thursday morning.

Matt Trapani

Feb 15, 2024, 10:35 PM

Updated 299 days ago

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A gas leak in Hoboken forced the evacuation of an elementary school Thursday morning.
The leak happened on the 800 block of Park Avenue. Officials say a contractor accidentally caused the leak, but it was quickly plugged up.
Brandt Elementary School was evacuated as a precaution. The children were taken to Hoboken High School located two blocks away.