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Glasgow Live
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Keiran Fleming

Empty suitcase at Buchanan bus station sparks morning evacuation drama

Passengers were told to evacuate Buchanan Bus Station earlier today after 'suspicious baggage' was reported.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10.30am after being informed of concern over the item.

Bus services avoided the area as officers carried out enquiries to ensure it was safe.

On further inspection police discovered an empty suitcase and the station was reopened to the public.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.30am on Thursday, 8 June, we received a report of an item of baggage left at Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow.

“Officers attended and it was found to be an empty suitcase.”

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