Police have closed a busy road in Rutherglen after a lorry hit a bridge.
First Glasgow has said a bridge has been struck by a truck on Stonelaw Road in Burnside.
The bus firm has said police and Network Rail have shut off the road while they deal with the incident.
Due to this, First Glasgow's service 18 is being diverted.
The service is being diverted via East Kilbride Road, Blairbeth Road, Mill Street, Roger Drive, and Stonelaw Drive in both directions.
⚠️SERVICE ALERT - 18⚠️
— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) June 5, 2024
🚧⛔ Bridge struck by lorry on Stonelaw rd, Burnside. Road closed by Police/Network Rail.
🔄 Diversion via East Kilbride Rd, Blairbeth Rd, Mill St, Roger Dr, Stonelaw Dr, normal route - In both direction.
Last night, South Lanarkshire Council said the road was closed at Burnside train station due to the situation.
It is unclear if anyone has been injured during the incident.
A diversion is in place for road users.
Stonelaw Road at Burnside train station is closed due to a vehicle striking Brownside Bridge. A diversion is in place via Dukes Road-Brownside Road-Langlea Road-Western Road-A749 East Kilbride Road-Burnside Road
— South Lanarkshire Council (@SouthLanCouncil) June 4, 2024
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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