Explosion reported on University of Illinois campus; No serious injuries

BREAKING: Explosion reported on University of Illinois campus http://t.co/b5y1U5qlGs #illini

— Dave Wischnowsky (@wischlist) November 12, 2013

https://twitter.com/jean_dufflebag/status/400390124812242944

IllinoisHomepage.net reports:

Emergency crews are on the scene of an explosion at the Chem Annex in the 600-block of South Mathews. It’s been reported the incident is the result of a chemical reaction. The building has been evacuated.

Here's alert that appears on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign website pic.twitter.com/gkidYArcU5

— Steve Grzanich (@SteveGrzanich) November 12, 2013

https://twitter.com/n3benson/status/400385553532600320

The explosion was reportedly caused by the improper disposal of lab chemicals.

Explosion at U of I Chem Annex caused by wrongly discarded chemicals during a lab. 5 students splattered by materials. No serious injuries

— Amanda Bossard (@amandabossard) November 12, 2013

On scene at evacuated Chem Annex. Chemical spill after an explosion in lab. Some students treated for injuries. pic.twitter.com/rRVfQtwbmT

— Adam Rife (@A_Rife_Reports) November 12, 2013