A major emergency response is underway in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, following the discovery...

Published: 11:31 pm August 7, 2023
Updated: 8:19 am October 8, 2025
Emergency Services Respond to Potentially Hazardous Substances Incident in Glasgow’s Shettleston Area – UKNIP

A major emergency response is underway in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, following the discovery of “potentially hazardous substances” inside a flat on Altyre Street. Police, paramedics, and firefighters were rapidly deployed to the scene at approximately 7:30 pm on Monday, August 7, as authorities continued to investigate the situation.

As a safety precaution, residents in the vicinity have been evacuated, and several roads, including Altyre Street, Dalness Street, Ard Street, and Trainard Avenue, have been locked down to prevent public access to the area.

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