A SOUTHSIDE street has been closed off today after the roof of a building collapsed.

The roof of the "high risk" India Buildings on Bridge Street has collapsed and the council said it is necessary to shut the road for “public safety".

The front of the building is understood to be crumbling with the council confirming there is “significant movement in the front facade”.

The listed property is derelict and has been surrounded by safety fencing.

Local resident Eddie McGonnell said repeated concerns were expressed about the condition of the building.

Mr McGonnell said: “What does it take to galvanise them into action – the collapse of the building with potential risk to pedestrians?”

Southside Central councillor Soryia Siddique said: “It is concerning to hear there may be emerging structural issues with regards to buildings on Bridge Street."

Dr Siddique, Labour, added: “Far too many heritage buildings are falling into disrepair. In light of the housing emergency and the homelessness crisis, Glasgow City Council must escalate a heritage action plan, which ensures the safety of these buildings and brings these buildings into much needed use.”

A council spokesperson said: “Bridge Street is closed between Norfolk Street and Oxford Street due to a dangerous building at 37 Bridge Street.

“The council’s Building Standards team was contacted yesterday afternoon with a report of the roof at the property collapsing inward and significant movement in the front facade.

“The closure of the street – other than the footway on the west side of Bridge Street – is necessary for public safety, and further exploratory works will continue today.”

The Buildings at Risk Register has described the condition of the property as "very poor" and rated it as high risk.