Emergency closure of school after suspected gas leak discovered

The Gordon Schools was closed immediately as a precaution for the rest of the day.

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An Aberdeenshire school has been closed to both staff and pupils after a suspected gas leak was discovered.

The Gordon Schools in Huntly were closed immediately on Wednesday morning following the discovery as a precaution.

The council said that the gas was immediately isolated and engineers are on site to deal with the fault.

An Aberdeenshire Council spokesperson said: “A decision was made to close The Gordon Schools in Huntly this morning after a suspected gas leak was discovered.

“The gas was immediately isolated and as a precaution, the school has been closed for the day.

“Gas engineers are on site and we hope the school can open as normal tomorrow.”

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