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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Sara Paciaroni

Busy Glasgow road closed due to 'fluid spillage', council confirms

Police were called to the scene this afternoon

A BUSY road in Glasgow's East End has been closed following a "fluid spillage".

The Gallowgate is currently shut after a fluid spillage, a Glasgow City Council traffic bulletin reports. Officers confirmed the fluid was oil.

The road is closed between East Campbell Street and Barrack Street.

The council has advised the road will remain closed "until the area is made safe for vehicles".

It also stated police are at the scene and directing traffic away from the area. 

Glasgow City Council later released an update advising the road has now reopened. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.25pm, police were called to assist following a report of oil on the road on McFarlane Street, Glasgow."

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