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.
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This is an emergency notification from the Texas Tech PD. An explosion at a manhole has affected multiple locations on the Texas Tech campus, causing widespread power outages to both TTU and TTUHSC. The Engineering Key has been evacuated. We ask that the public avoid campus. Several areas on the campus are affected by the power outages, according to an alert sent out to students.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.Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with family.Alexandra Diaz is an executive producer at KSAT. She earned a journalism degree from Texas State University and is a Holmes High School alum. She has been working in TV news since 2013.Read full article: See these Insider Deals for home, beauty and sports enthusiasts
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