A BUSY road in Glasgow has been locked down by police amid an ongoing incident.
Union Street has been taped off at its junctions with Argyle Street and Gordon Street.
Police, the fire brigade and at least one ambulance are on the scene.
It's understood that police are responding to reports of a person in distress.
A person at the scene told the Glasgow Times emergency services had been on the scene since 1am today.
Police Scotland was approached for further comment.
A police spokeswoman said: At 12.40am police were called to hotel in Union Street, Glasgow, following concern for a man who was standing on the ledge of the building.
"Officers, including police negotiators, are currently at the scene and enquiries are continuing. Union Street has been closed between Gordon Street and Argyle Street."
Police Scotland later updated: "At around 9.55am on Friday, July 30, 2021 a man was moved to safety by police following an incident at a hotel on Union Street in Glasgow city centre in the early hours of this morning.
"He has been taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary as a precaution. Enquiries are continuing.
"Union Street has re-opened."
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