Chemical incident prompts precautionary evacuation at Bryant University
Oct 29, 2024
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Police and fire crews responded to a hazmat incident at Bryant University on Tuesday afternoon.
A university spokesperson told 12 News that a small amount of contained chemicals had to be removed from a lab classroom, which was not in session at the time.
The Unistructure Building was evacuated as a precaution as the chemicals were packed up and removed. The building has since reopened and classes have resumed.
The spokesperson said no one was at risk of harm.
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