Part of a busy Glasgow street has been taped off amid an ongoing emergency incident.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to reports of a carbon monoxide alarm activation on Queen Street in the city centre.

999 crews were alerted to the situation shortly before 12pm on Monday, September 16.

Two fire trucks were sent to the scene, where firefighters remain working to make the area safe.


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In pictures captured by the Glasgow Times, part of the street can be seen taped off.

Police are also in attendance at the incident.

We reported how Glasgow City Council said the busy road was shut due to the situation.

Motorists were being urged to 'avoid the area'. However, the council has since revealed the road has reopened but 999 teams remain on the scene.

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A spokesperson for the SFRS said: "We were alerted at 11.50am on Monday, September 16, to reports of a carbon monoxide alarm activation in Glasgow.

"Operations control mobilised two fire appliances to the city's Queen Street, where firefighters remain working to ensure the area is safe.

"There are no reported casualties."