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    • Controlled explosion carried out as bomb threat triggers evacuation of Glasgow Caledonian University and Buchanan bus station
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    Controlled explosion carried out as bomb threat triggers evacuation of Glasgow Caledonian University and Buchanan bus station

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    A controlled explosion took place after Glasgow Caledonian University and Buchanan Bus Station were evacuated following a bomb threat.

    Police reportedly recovered offensive weapons from the scene. The incident is not currently being treated as terrorism, according to STV News.

    The Royal Navy bomb squad was on scene and much of the city center was cordoned off.

    Police Scotland said officers were called after a suspicious item was found at around 1.10pm.

    Surrounding roads were closed and the public was asked to avoid the area. The M8 slip road at Junction 16 was closed, but has since reopened.

    The SPT announced that the Buchanan Bus Terminal closed at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday.

    @stvnews Glasgow Caledonian University and Buchanan bus station have been evacuated as the bomb squad responds to the discovery of a suspicious object in the city centre. Surrounding roads were closed and the public was asked to avoid the area. The SPT announced that the Buchanan Bus Terminal closed at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. Police Scotland confirmed officers were called after a suspicious item was found at around 1.10pm. #glasgowcaledonianuniversity #glasgow #Scotland #news #uknews #scottishnews #stvnews ♬ original sound – STV News
    Glasgow Caledonian University and Buchanan bus station closed as the bomb squad called out to detect a suspicious object.Alexander Koper

    A large cordon was erected around the station following its evacuation and the Royal Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was on site.

    Killermont Street, between West Nile Street and North Hanover Street, and Cowcaddens Road, between Port Dundas Road and North Hanover Street, were closed.

    Glasgow Caledonian University, on Cowcaddens Road, told students and staff it had been asked to evacuate.

    The Buchanan bus station was completely evacuated. STV News

    An email to students said: “Due to an ongoing incident at the Buchanan Street Bus Station which is on lockdown, we have been asked to evacuate the campus immediately as a precaution.

    “Please take your personal belongings with you.

    “There is no access to Cowcaddens Road. Staff and students should depart via North Hanover Street, Dobbies Loan or Milton Street.

    Glasgow Caledonian University and Buchanan bus station were closed as the bomb squad called out to detect a suspicious object.STV News

    Police Scotland confirmed a controlled explosion took place at the scene and nothing suspicious was found.

    Three men were arrested in connection with the incident and possession of offensive weapons. An investigation to establish all the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.

    Officers are now working to ensure the area returns to normal.

    A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Three men have been arrested following an incident at Buchanan bus station in Glasgow on Wednesday 20 November 2024.

    “At around 1:10 p.m. this afternoon, police received a report of a potentially suspicious object at the bus station. Officers contacted EOD and a controlled explosion was carried out. Nothing suspicious was found.

    “As a precautionary measure, the bus station and surrounding buildings have been evacuated.

    “Three men have been arrested for possession of offensive weapons and investigations are ongoing.

    “Officers are working to get the area back to normal.”

    A spokesperson for SPT, which operates the station, said: “My apologies, Buchanan Bus Station is currently closed to passengers while police deal with an emergency incident. »

    “There is no access to the station for passengers and no buses enter or leave.

    “We will keep you informed when the station reopens. My apologies for the inconvenience caused.

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