Explosion on Texas Tech University campus causes power outages, evacuations

LUBBOCK, Texas – An explosion at a manhole on the campus of Texas Tech University has caused power outages and evacuations, according to the university’s police department.

Several areas on the campus are affected by the power outages, according to an alert sent out to students.

The alert said the university’s Engineering Key was evacuated due to a gas odor leak.

The explosion is mainly affecting the Texas Tech University and Health Sciences Center.

The university encourages students to follow evacuation instructions if located in the area. Additionally, the public is asked to avoid the campus.

According to KAMC, Lubbock Power & Light is working with numerous agencies to resolve the situation.

Classes on the campus have been canceled for the rest of the week. The university’s spring break begins next week.

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