A strong odor caused the evacuation of building at Villanova University Friday morning.
The students and some faculty felt dizzy and nauseous after being overcome by a strong smell caused by a plumbing backup in Driscoll Hall and some began feeling sick, said Villanova spokesman Jon Gust.
As SkyForce10 hovered overhead a short time later you could see medics responding to the scene.
No one was hospitalized due to the incident, said Radnor Township firefighters.
Villanova maintenance crews worked to fix the plumbing issue.
The university later released a statement about the incident:
"Earlier today at Villanova University’s Driscoll Hall a small number of faculty and students began to experience nausea and dizziness. Out of an abundance of caution, the building was evacuated and EMS and fire crews were called. Villanova cooperated fully with all authorities and after a thorough investigation that found no air quality issues, the fire department gave the 'all clear' to reopen the building. Equipment was left to continue to measure air quality. As always the safety and well-being of our students is our utmost concern, and Villanova will continue to monitor the situation."
Driscoll Hall features a Learning resource Center, academic offices and a chapel, according to Villanova’s website.
