The main campus at Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after hazardous materials were discovered. Several streets were also closed, the city confirmed in a social media post. Emergency response teams, including firefighters and Sûreté du Québec officers, were on scene to assist in the evacuation. “A security perimeter has been established around the main campus. All students and staff members are safe, and no one was harmed,” stated the college in an email sent to Noovo Info. Classes have been suspended for the rest of the day. Access to the area is closed to all vehicles at the following intersections: Emergency services are securing the hazardous materials. “Students and staff will be kept informed regarding next steps, including the retrieval of personal belongings,” the CEGEP concluded. - With files from Noovo Info
