Niagara Regional Police are investigating an explosion outside a school in Grimsby.
It happened at 1:30 p.m. today outside Central French Immersion, which operates at the former Grimsby Secondary School on Boulton Ave.
Police say a female staff member opened the garbage bin outside the school, when there was an explosion.
She suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police say damage was limited to the garbage bin area.
Out of an abundance of caution, the school and a nearby daycare centre, were evacuated.
Nearby residents were also asked to shelter in place.
"Officers from 8 District detective office and the NRPS Explosive Disposal Unit have been called to scene to investigate the cause of the explosion further. Officers from the NRPS Emergency Task Unit and NRPS K9 Unit (explosive detection) are also on scene assisting with the investigation. The public should expect to see a heavy police presence into the evening."
Members of the public should avoid the area as the investigation remains active and ongoing. The public in the area are asked report anything suspicious.
Road closures:
- Main St. W. is closed between St. Andrews Ave. and Kerman Ave.
- St. Andrews Ave. is closed between Bolton Ave. and Main St. W.
- Bolton Ave. and Kidd Ave. are both closed.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009341.