Residents in Glasgow evacuated after discovery of 'potentially hazardous' materials

Officers were called to the scene on Shettleston Road in the east end of the city

Author: Alice FaulknerPublished 14th Nov 2023

People in the east end of Glasgow are being evacuated from their homes after police discovered "potentially hazardous substances" within a property.

Officers are currently on the scene at Shettleston Road, which is closed off to traffic.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police and emergency services are in attendance at a property in Shettleston Road, Glasgow, following the discovery of potentially hazardous substances within.

"Shettleston Road is closed at Fernan Street, St Mark Street, Blair Street and Old Shettleston Road.

"Local residents have been evacuated as a precaution and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

"Enquiries into the incident are continuing."

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