Beeghly Center to remain closed overnight following accident with pool chemicals

The Beeghly Center at Youngstown State University will remain closed at least until Saturday morning following an accident involving pool chemicals.

A Penguin Alert was sent out just before 9:30 a.m. Friday  stating that the Beeghly Center, which houses YSU's gymnasium, has been evacuated with folks being asked to avoid the area until further notice.

Another alert sent out just before 4 p.m. says the center will remain closed overnight and is expected to reopen for normal use Saturday, April 26.

The Youngstown Fire Department, as well as HAZMAT crews were on scene.

A representative from the university told 21 News the HAZMAT situation stemmed from an accident involving pool chemicals.

There are no reported injuries, but crews on scene say a contractor working on the pool was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The contractor is expected to be ok.