Sinkhole and gas leak shut down Montgomery County school

Name: Sinkhole and gas leak shut down Montgomery County school
Uploaded: 2026-03-19T20:56:54Z
Duration: 2 min 26 s
Description: A sinkhole caused by a collapsed sewer pipe triggered a gas leak near Germantown Elementary School, forcing classes to be canceled as crews work to repair the damage and determine when it will be safe for students to return.

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A sinkhole caused by a collapsed sewer pipe triggered a gas leak near Germantown Elementary School, forcing classes to be canceled as crews work to repair the damage and determine when it will be safe for students to return.