Gas leak evacuates Silver Spring elementary school

Published January 26, 2024 9:48 AM EST

SILVER SPRING, Md. - Breaking news from Montgomery County where officials say Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School in the 1200 block of Swingingdale Drive in Silver Spring is evacuating due to a gas leak.

The evacuation was ordered around 9:30 a.m. Friday.

This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.