Mass. school evacuated after roof shows 'signs of structural stress' under snow load
Plymouth River School students and staff moved to Hingham High after roof stress from 17–18 inches of snow; specialists and crews working to clear snow and assess safety.
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Hingham Elementary School Evacuated
Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham was evacuated Thursday after concerns of the roof collapsing due to heavy snow. Town officials said that roofing specialists were called after concerns that a section of the roof near the cafeteria showed signs of stress and possible structural failure. As a precaution, students and staff were bused to […]
Hingham school evacuated due to ‘signs of structural stress’ on roof following blizzard - The Boston Globe
The school district's facilities team discovered the issue at Plymouth River Elementary School and relocated students and staff to Hingham High School to conitnue the school day.
School in Hingham evacuated due to concerns about weight of snow on roof - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Students and staff were evacuated from the Plymouth River School due to structural concerns stemming from the weight of the snow on the roof. Students who were evacuated went to Hingham High School to finish the day. Crews are working to remove snow from the roof, and the district’s superintendent said classes will be moved to another building on Friday.
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