Buchanan Galleries evacuated (Image: newsquest)
The Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre has been evacuated this morning.
Shortly after 9am, crowds of people were seen gathered on Buchanan Street close to the Royal Concert Hall steps.
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One eye witness told the Glasgow Times that an alarm could be heard coming from within the building although there was no immediate sign of emergency or distress.
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It was later confirmed that the evacuation was part of a planned fire drill.
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