Glasgow Central Station shut due to massive fire; trains disrupted
What's the story
A massive fire near Glasgow Central Station has caused major travel disruptions across Scotland. The blaze, which started on the ground floor of a four-story commercial building on Union Street, led to the partial collapse of the historic structure. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service mobilized 15-18 appliances and specialist resources, including three high-reach vehicles, to tackle the inferno.
Station closure
Scotland's busiest rail hub shut indefinitely
Glasgow Central Station, Scotland's busiest rail hub, has been shut indefinitely due to the fire. The station connects major cities such as Edinburgh and London. National Rail has warned of continued disruption on routes to/from/through the station until at least Monday evening. Trains running through low-level platforms will not stop at Glasgow Central, while high-level platforms remain completely shut. The station was built in 1873, according to Network Rail.
Safety measures
First Minister urges people to avoid area
Emergency services are still working to contain the fire, with no casualties reported so far. First Minister John Swinney has urged people to avoid the area and follow travel guidance. Paul Sweeney, Labour MSP for Glasgow, confirmed that part of the building has collapsed, but other nearby structures seem unaffected, adding, "Please continue to follow travel guidance, avoid the area and stay safe.
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Visuals of fire
🚨 UPDATE: Glasgow Central Station closed after city centre blaze
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More than 60 firefighters are battling a major fire on Union Street in Glasgow city centre, hours after the blaze was first reported on Sunday afternoon.
The fire broke out in a four-storey commercial building… pic.twitter.com/8I2ChQVHkM
Ongoing efforts
Fire broke out on Sunday afternoon
Firefighters were first called to the scene at 3:46pm local time (9:16pm IST) on Sunday and have been working tirelessly since. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that operations are still ongoing as of 5am local time (10:30am IST), Monday. No injuries or fatalities have been reported so far in this incident.