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Hatfield primary school evacuated

Chris Flanagan

Published: 2:55 PM July 18, 2016 Updated: 8:39 PM November 3, 2020

A Hatfield primary school was evacuated this afternoon - Credit: Archant

A Hatfield primary school has been evacuated this afternoon.

A Howe Dell Primary School spokeswoman told the Welwyn Hatfield Times: “We have had a structural problem so as a precaution we have chosen to evacuate the school.”

The incident at the school in The Runway just happened, and the spokeswoman said she had “no idea” whether the it would be open tomorrow.

Pupils are currently being collected from the premises.

More to follow.

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