Major road closed amid police incident as drivers advised to avoid area

Traffic Scotland confirmed that Paisley Road West was closed to all eastbound traffic on Friday.

Paisley Road West closed amid police incident as drivers advised to avoid areanorthernlightimages via iStock
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A major road in Glasgow has been closed due to an ongoing police incident.

Traffic Scotland confirmed that Paisley Road West was closed to all eastbound traffic at Corkerhill Road around 1.15pm on Friday.

Drivers are being diverted on Corkerhill Road and road users are being urged to use alternative routes.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

More to follow.

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