Glasgow roads closed after woman dies from 'serious injuries' in estate

TWO Glasgow roads have been closed after a woman died following being found with serious injuries in a city centre housing estate.

Police taped off multiple blocks of flats near Dobbies Loan Place and St Mungo Avenue in the city's Townhead area on Tuesday, October 29.

Officers revealed they were called to a report of an alleged disturbance in the area shortly before 1pm.

(Image: Newsquest) On arrival at the scene, emergency crews found a woman who was seriously injured.

Sadly, she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Due to the incident, Glasgow City Council has now revealed two roads in the area have been shut while police carry out investigation work.

St James Road has been closed from Stirling Road to St Mungo Avenue, while St Mungo Avenue has been shut from Grafton Place to Taylor Place.

The local authority is urging drivers to "avoid the area" and seek an alternative route.

They also said further information will be released when available.

(Image: Newsquest) Yesterday, we reported how the force said the death was being treated as unexplained.

In an image shared with the Glasgow Times on Tuesday, several ambulances were pictured on the scene before a huge cordon was erected in the area.

Meanwhile, police were spotted standing guard at the scene which spans the flats on St Mungo Avenue, the St Mungo Avenue playground, and the Dobbies Loan Place high-rise flats nearby.

A large patch of grass near the Townhead shops had also been sealed off and detectives were spotted carrying out investigations.

Following the incident, police revealed an investigation is underway. 

(Image: Newsquest) A spokesperson for Police Scotland previously said: “We were called around 12.55pm on Tuesday, October 29, to a report of a disturbance in the St Mungo Avenue area of Glasgow.

“Emergency services attended and a woman was found seriously injured. She was pronounced dead a short time later.

“Officers remain at the scene.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service added: “We received a call at 12.55pm on Tuesday, October 29 to attend an incident on St Mungo Avenue in Glasgow and we dispatched several resources to the scene.”

Meanwhile, a Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: "Due to an ongoing police incident, the following road closures are currently in place to assist Police Scotland with their investigations:

• St James Road will be closed from Stirling Road to St Mungo Avenue
• St Mungo Avenue will be closed from Grafton Place to Taylor Place.

"Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route."Further bulletins will be issued when more info is known."