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Maryland College Evacuated Because Of Hazmat Situation

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Montgomery College Rockville Campus was evacuated Thursday morning after a nearby propane tank began to leak.

Authorities say a 1000-gallon propane tank at Suburban Propane leaked after a valve was sheared off.

Nearby train and subway rail traffic were temporarily stopped, but have since reopened.

The evacuation was lifted about an hour later.

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