MEMBERS of a Glasgow community group are fearful that a “serious accident” may happen if gritting is not stepped up in their area during icy spells. 

Garnethill Neighbourhood Watch has raised concerns around a “lack” of gritting in the residential areas of the city centre during subzero temperatures. 

But, Glasgow City Council has said there is “no basis” around the group’s claims as it added that its teams attend the roads three times throughout the night and in early hours of the morning. 

The group’s warning comes after a car slid down a snow-covered Bothwell Street and crashed into the rear of another vehicle while temperatures plummeted on Tuesday evening.

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William Beckett, who runs Garnethill Neighbourhood Watch, said: “I would say that there is insufficient gritting in the area, and we’re concerned that it could lead to a serious accident.

“There could be somebody out with a child and it’s scary to think a car might not be able to stop if it skids on a slippery surface. It could lead to serious consequences.”

As Storm Darcy hits Glasgow, Mr Beckett claims that gritters have not been as attentive to roads as they had been during an earlier cold snap seen earlier this year. 

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He added: “The gritters were coming up to grit the roads when there was hardly any snow, compared to now when there are inches of it. "

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The local authority has employed 120 staff across Glasgow to deal with winter conditions. A further 80 contractors have also been deployed to help with the gritting operation.

A spokesman said: “There is no basis for the claims being made by Garnethill Neighbourhood Watch. We are servicing Garnethill fully in line with our winter plan and it is incorrect and inaccurate to say otherwise."