U Of M Building Evacuated After Chemical Explosion

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The University of Minnesota's Smith Hall was evacuated Friday afternoon after a chemical explosion.

The incident happened at the building on the 200 block of Pleasant Street Southeast.

Authorities said that a student was inside a lab when the explosion happened.

That student was taken to a local hospital. Authorities said the person's injuries were not life-threatening.

As of 4:15 p.m., the hall had reopened. The lab remained closed for cleaning.

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