Emergency 999 phone lines are back up and running after services across the UK were hit by a technical fault.
BT confirmed that a back-up platform has been activated after issues with 999 calls connecting were reported on Sunday morning. Police, fire and ambulance crews are now able to receive 999 calls again, however some warned they are still facing residual difficulties.
A spokesperson for BT said: "Early this morning we experienced a problem with the 999 service. The situation is fast-moving as we fix the problem and our back up platform is now working - so people should call 999 as usual.
"We will provide updates as the issue is resolved."
The Metropolitan Police said: "The 999 system has been restored following an earlier nationwide technical fault."
Problems with the service, which is operated by BT, were first reported at roughly 8.30am, with people urged to instead call 101 for police and fire, or 111 in a medical emergency.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf described the issues as "concerning".
Speaking to Sky News, Yousaf said: "It is of course concerning. We are, of course, working with Scottish Fire and Rescue and others to see if that situation has been resolved."
The First Minister added that government was working with partners across the UK to resolve the issue, with BT has since confirmed was the result of a 'system failure'.
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