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Dorm Evacuated, Classes Cancelled After Pipe Bursts

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Channel: FOX NASHVILLE · 2012 · News & Politics

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David Lipscomb University classes are canceled until 5 p.m. and about 400 hundred David Lipscomb students are out of the High Rise dorm this morning after a water pipe broke and flooded the mechanical room with several feet of water at around 2 a.m.The building was evacuated and power was cut to the dorm for safety. The water has to be shut off, which will affect several buildings. Displaced students are taking shelter at the Allen Arena where restrooms and showers are available. The eight-story High Rise dorm is the university`s tallest structure.Although classes have been canceled today at Lipscomb, the YMCA campaign kickoff events scheduled at Allen Arena will continue. The Williamson County YMCA's will kick off their 2012 annual giving campaign today with breakfast and lunch events. About 1,500 guests are expected at the event.

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