Major gas leak shuts down Glasgow streets and homes evacuated
Poice have closed a large section of Maryhill Road as inquires continue
Last updated 22nd Feb 2025
Police are investigating a major gas leak in the north side of Glasgow and have evacuated a number of properties.
Emergency services were called to the Maryhill area following reports of the leak.
It could affect supporters trying to attend Partick Thistle’s Championship match with Airdrie.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Due to a report of a gas leak, Maryhill Road is closed at its junctions with Garscube Road, Queen Margaret Drive and Hinshaw Street. Northpark Street is also closed and there is no vehicular access to Dunard Street.
“We were called around 11.45am on Saturday, 22 February, 2025. Several properties are being evacuated as a precaution and motorists are asked to avoid the area.”
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