Premises have been evacuated and one of Scotland's busiest motorways has been closed after reports of a suspicious package in the east end of Glasgow.
Police Scotland responded to the report of a suspicious package found within a premises on Milnbank Street, near Alexandra Parade on Thursday afternoon.
Officers rushed to the scene at around 3.30pm and evacuated the building where the discovery was made.
The area has been cordoned off as far east as Armadale Street while emergency services deal with the incident.
Images posted on social media by locals show a Royal Navy bomb disposal van was sent to the scene.
The force confirmed an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team had been contacted and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed it was also assisting at the scene.
Part of the M8 was also closed with commuters advised to use alternative routes where possible.
The motorway - already in the throes of rush hour - was closed between junctions 12 and 15 until around 6.20pm but has since been re-opened.
Chief Inspector Scott Simpson said: "We were called around 3.30pm on Thursday, 27 January, 2022, to a report of a suspicious package found within a premises on Milnbank Street in Glasgow.
"Officers are in attendance and EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) have been contacted. The premises has been evacuated, a cordon has been put in place and the M8 has been closed between junction 14 and junction 15.
"The motorway is likely to be closed for a period of time so road users are advised to use alternative routes where possible."
First Bus Glasgow added they would be diverting some of their buses as a result of the road being cordoned off.
Services 38, 38A, 38B, 38C, 38CC and 38E are now diverting via Wishart Street, John Knox Street, Duke Street and Cumbernauld Road in both directions.
Stagecoach West Scotland has also confirmed that its X19, X25, X25A and X28 services will not be able to serve their usual Stirling Road stops as a result of the ongoing incident.
The firm added: "We are sorry for any delays, rest assured we're trying to get to you as quickly as we can."
Scottish Citylink has also advised that its services are affected due to the motorway closure.
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