A busy street has been closed due to a 'dangerous building'. 

Main Street in Blantyre is shut at Muir Street and Larkfield Drive because of an 'unsafe roof'. 

Currently, it is unknown what building in the area is being classed as 'dangerous'.


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Residents are being advised that local diversions are in place.

A statement posted to South Lanarkshire Council's (SLC) Facebook page reads: "Main Street in Blantyre has been closed due to a dangerous building. 

"Local diversions are in place."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Main Street at Muir Street and Larkfield Drive in Blantyre are closed due to an unsafe roof.

"Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route."

SLC has been contacted for comment.