A bomb disposal squad was called to a bus stop in Glasgow after reports of a “possible suspicious object'', and three men were arrested and evacuated.
Police Scotland said Buchanan bus station in Glasgow city center was closed at around 1.10pm on Wednesday “following reports of a possible suspicious object” and the Royal Navy Bomb Squad was alerted. Announced.
The force, which was still present at around 7.50pm on Wednesday night, said: “Three men have been arrested in connection with an incident at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow, which was reported at around 1.10pm today.” said.
“EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) is on scene and the investigation continues.”
Roads around the bus stop were closed and a large cordon was set up.
Police advised the public to avoid the area.
The incident caused disruption to many transportation services.
Bus operator Stagecoach's Air Glasgow X77 service terminates at Buchanan Bus Station, but ends at Hope Street in Glasgow.
Regarding X, a Stagecoach spokesperson said: “Due to ongoing police incidents in Glasgow, our X77 flights will terminate at Hope Street and depart from Wellington Street until further notice.” said.
“Thank you for your patience.”
Rail operator ScotRail has experienced similar problems and closed its Glasgow Queen Street high-rise station until it was deemed safe to reopen.
A spokesperson said: “Emergency services are responding to an incident near Glasgow Queen Street station.
“Trains will not be operating in or out of Glasgow Queen Street High Level until police consider it safe to run trains again.”
JNR said the disruption at the station would likely continue until 9:30 p.m., with cancellations and delays of up to 35 minutes expected.
National Rail said commuters should confirm their journeys through the National Rail Inquiry's trip planner and passengers may be entitled to compensation.
A spokesperson said: “The entire line is currently closed as emergency services respond to an accident near the Glasgow Queen Street railway line.”
“Trains arriving and departing from this station may be suspended, delayed by up to 35 minutes, or the timetable may be revised.''
It added: “If there is a delay in completing your trip today, you may be entitled to compensation.
“Please keep your train ticket and keep a record of your trip. You will need both tickets to support your claim.”
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) confirmed at around 8.30pm on Wednesday that its campus had been evacuated and closed as a precaution.
A GCU spokesperson said: “Following instructions from Police Scotland in relation to the incident at Buchanan bus station, we evacuated the campus as a precautionary measure this afternoon.
“We will provide further updates to staff and students in the coming days.”
Many businesses in the region have also been affected. The “Audience with Celtic Legends'' event scheduled for the Royal Concert Hall has been cancelled.
At On X, a spokesperson for the venue said: “Celtic Legends Spectator – Wednesday 20th November. Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s event has been cancelled.
“We will contact everyone with tickets in due course. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
