A busy road in Paisley has been closed by police following a house fire that left two people in need of medical treatment.
Emergency services were called to Main Road in Ferguslie around 12.43am following reports of a fire in the residential building.
Four fire engines were sent to the scene and crews worked for over three hours to extinguish the blaze and make the area safe.
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Two people suffering from smoke inhalation were taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital by ambulance staff.
Police have now closed the road following the blaze with motorists asked to follow diversions from Paisley towards Johnstone.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 12.43am on Friday, January 20 to reports of a dwelling fire in Paisley.
"Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the town's Ferguslie area, where crews worked to extinguish the fire.
"Firefighters left the area at 4am after extinguishing the fire and working to make the area safe.
"Two casualties suffering from slight smoke inhalation were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital by paramedics."
Main Road has been closed to Thomas Street. A diversion is in place from Paisley towards Johnstone on Canal Street, Maxwellton Road and to Thomas Street.
There are no diversions in place for Johnstone towards Paisley.
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