An elementary school located in the New Forest has been compelled to close its doors due to a gas leak. New Milton Infant School in Hampshire reported that engineers identified a “major gas fault” on its premises. An announcement on Hampshire County Council’s website informed parents to keep their children at home, stating the school would be closed “for today and possibly longer.” The school currently lacks heating and hot water, with engineers actively working to resolve the issue. In a formal statement, a spokesperson for the school communicated: “A gas fault was found early this morning before the children arrived for school and Southern Gas Networks were contacted immediately.” The school also stated that teachers would make homework accessible via the school’s intranet, and families would receive a subsequent update later. For further information, BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight can be followed on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external sites. Details regarding our approach to external linking are available. Post navigation Fire-Damaged Classrooms at St Michael’s Primary School Could Require Six Months for Repairs Secondary School Students Engage in Simulated Climate Policy Conference