A popular train station has shut as emergency services swarm the area.

Access has been cut off to Hamilton Central after an incident happened on platform two.

Mercy crews are now tackling the situation near the railway, which has halted services towards Motherwell, Cumbernauld and Larkhall.

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A spokesperson for Scotrail said: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway, platform 2 at Hamilton Central is currently closed.

“Services towards Motherwell, Cumbernauld and Larkhall will be unable to call here until further notice.”

British Transport Police have been contacted for comment.

Scottish Fire and Rescue have been contacted for comment.

Scottish Ambulance Services have been contacted for comment.

More to follow. (READ UPDATED STORY HERE.)