11:40 A.M. UPDATE:
CONWAY — A gas leak at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway is no longer a danger.
A UCA police officer on the scene said the gas has been shut off. Workers are now focusing on repairing the gas line, he said.
The leak prompted evacuations, but most students already had left for the holidays.
Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
EARLIER:
A gas leak Tuesday has forced the evacuation of a large part of the University of Central Arkansas campus.
No injuries have been reported, said UCA spokesman Christina Madsen. No fire or explosion has occurred, she said.
Most UCA students had already left campus for the holidays. Faculty and non-essential personnel have been dismissed for the day.
The campus is located along Donaghey Avenue just west of downtown Conway.
UCA will reopen Wednesday for the last day before the holiday break.