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Glasgow Live
National
Craig Williams

Blantyre road shut off amid police incident with officers currently at scene

A road in Blantyre has been closed off for a number of hours amid a police incident.

Traffic information site INRIX report that Main Street is shut off to traffic in both directions due a police incident between East Avenue and the A725 (Coatbridge Turn Off).

The road has been closed since around 5.45am this morning. Traffic is reported to be coping well.

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Police have confirmed that the incident relates to a concern for a person and that officers remain at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Officers received a report of concern for a person near Main Street, Blantyre around 4.55pm on Tuesday, June 14. Officers are currently at the scene and the road remains closed."

More info when we have it.

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