Airds High School in Western Sydney evacuated over gas leak

A school in Western Sydney has been evacuated as a precaution after a gas leak was reported when a ruptured main was discovered.

Students from a Western Sydney high school have been sent home before the end of the school day after a gas leak.

At around 1.30pm, Airds High School in Campbelltown was evacuated after a ruptured gas main was detected.

Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said “there was just an odour of gas coming through the school.”

“As a precaution, the school was avacuated,” the Superintendent said.

Students sent home as gas leak forces evacuation at Airds High School in Campbelltown. Picture: 7News

Emergency crews on site were able to determine the source of the smell – a ruptured gas main considered to have likely been opened up accidentally by nearby roadworks.

The school confirmed the status of the situation in a social media post.

“Good afternoon parents and carers. The evacuation is precautionary,” the school said.

“All students and staff are safe. Emergency services have arrived on site to ensure safety due to the work around our school.”

“We will not be able to monitor our phones at this time. Thank you for your ongoing support.”

Originally published as Airds High School in Western Sydney evacuated over gas leak