CLEAN : Shebab seize hostages kill 15 in Kenya university attack (2)

The transcript describes a chaotic scene where people are running in panic due to gunshots. Initially, they run towards the source of the gunfire unknowingly. Realizing the danger, they seek safety by finding hideouts in a field. Eventually, they attempt to escape the area by running towards a fence to get away from the school.

How did the individuals find safety during the incident?

What was the significance of the fence mentioned in the text?