LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Mercy Health St. Rita's evacuated several buildings because of a possible gas leak Thursday morning.

Around 10:15 AM, patients and staff were told to leave the building that houses doctors offices and more. People were being told not to enter the building. People were waiting in the parking lot.

Possible gas leak leads to evacuation of Mercy Health - St. Rita's buildings

Around 10:15 AM, patients and staff were told to leave the building that houses doctors offices and more. 

Not much information is being released on the possible leak at this point. We will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.

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