A gas leak occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the North Wing of the IB Building on the Higashiyama Campus, and the fire department completed its on-site inspection at 10:32 a.m. The gas did not leak outside the premises, and we are relieved to confirm that there were no injuries.
We sincerely apologize to our neighbors and all concerned parties for the significant inconvenience and concern caused.
Taking into account findings from an investigation into the cause of the incident, Nagoya University will strive to prevent recurrence and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
Masahiro Yano
Vice President for Risk Management, Nagoya University