Police have issued an 'avoid the area' warning amid an ongoing emergency incident in Paisley.

Officers say 999 crews are currently dealing with an incident on George Place in the town.

The force said they received a report of a car on fire in the area.


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Due to this, they have closed off several nearby roads, while they are urging locals to 'avoid the area'.

It is unclear if anyone has been injured during the blaze.

 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Emergency services are in attendance on George Place in Paisley following an initial report of a car on fire and have closed off a number of roads nearby.

"We ask people to avoid the area."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.

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