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A busy Paisley road has been closed due to an ongoing police incident.

Hawkhead Road in the town has been shut from Hurlet Road after a person has been hit by a car.

Officers say they were called to the incident shortly after 8am this morning (Wednesday, September 18).


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999 crews are currently in attendance at the scene.

Meanwhile, drivers are being asked to use alternative routes.

 

 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Hawkhead Road in Paisley is closed from Hurlet Road after a person was struck by a car around 8.10am this morning.

"Emergency services are in attendance.

"We'd ask drivers to use an alternative route."

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

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