Ongoing police incident forces the closure of Duke Street in Glasgow

Duke Street is currently closed from Bellgrove Street to Whitehill Street.

Emergency Services are in attendance just now before noon. 

Our reporter on the scene said that there is several police cars and ambulances on the popular shopping street. 

There also appears to be items of clothing in the middle of the road as traffic police carry out their investigations. Several officers were taking statements in the middle of the road. 

A police source has told the Glasgow Times that cops are on the scene because of a crash. No details have been provided on the nature of that crash but it is understood a person has been taken to hospital. 

Drivers are advised to seek an alternative route.

Glasgow City Council's roads department confirmed the incident and closure. 

A spokesperson said: "Due to an ongoing Police Incident, Duke Street is currently closed from Bellgrove Street to Whitehill Street.

"Emergency Services are in attendance.

"Drivers are advised to seek an alternative route."

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The directions for drivers in the area is to follow police instruction. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “There has been a serious road crash on Duke Street and police officers are in attendance.”