Shettleston Road closed after crash sparks major emergency response
Police, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to the East End road on Monday afternoon. Drivers are being told to find another route.
Shettleston Road in Glasgow's East End. File photo. · Photograph: Thomas Nugent (CC BY-SA 2.0)
A busy road in Glasgow's East End has been closed following a crash that led to a major emergency response.
Emergency services were called to Shettleston Road at about 2.15pm on Monday 2 November after a report of a road crash.
Police closed the road between Old Shettleston Road and Chester Street and asked drivers to use an alternative route.
Large emergency presence
The Glasgow Times reported seeing seven police vehicles, four ambulances and specialist paramedics at the scene. Photos showed a damaged vehicle inside the police cordon.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted at 2.30pm and sent two fire engines to support other emergency services.
There has been no official update yet on whether anyone was injured, or how many vehicles were involved.
Traffic disruption
Traffic congestion was reported in the surrounding area while the road was closed. Drivers in the East End are advised to avoid Shettleston Road and allow extra time for journeys.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
The Daily Scot will update this story as more information becomes available.