Emergency services rush to 'small explosion' in Strathclyde University building

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Emergency services have rushed to a 'small explosion' in a Strathclyde University building after a spillage of 'potentially hazardous substances'.

Crews from Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service are at the scene in Cathedral Street.Photographs from the scene show a major emergency response.

The area has been cordoned off and motorists are being urged to use an alternative route.There are no reported casualties. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Following reports of a small explosion with a building at Cathedral Street in Glasgow, we are assisting Scottish and Fire Rescue with traffic management."The following road closures are in place at North Hanover Street to George Street, North Frederick Street to George Street, George Street to Montrose Street and High Street to Cathedral Street."Inspector Gary Montgomerie added: “We would ask drivers to use an alternative route, and people should avoid the area to allow emergency services access.

There is no immediate threat to the public.”A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.54pm on Monday, June 5, to reports of an incident at a property in Cathedral Street, Glasgow. “Operations Control mobilised eight appliances to the scene where crews were met with a spillage of potentially hazardous substances.“Crews currently remain in attendance.