People have been asked to avoid the area around an industrial estate after a chemical spill.
Emergency services were called to a commercial premises on Cameron Street in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, following reports of potentially hazardous material.
The Northburn Industrial Estate has been closed as well as some streets around it, including Cromlet Drive and part of Burnbank Street at Coltswood Road.
Officers said local properties were evacuated as a precaution. Residents have since been asked to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.
Police have advised people to avoid the area. There are no reported injuries.
Police are in attendance on Cameron Street, Coatbridge, following a report of a chemical leak.
— Police Scotland Lanarkshire (@PSOSLanarkshire) November 5, 2024
There are no reported injuries and no risk to the wider public.
Cameron Street remains closed and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
Enquiries are ongoing. pic.twitter.com/g4KIw55aoL
Police Scotland said on social media: Police are in attendance on Cameron Street, Coatbridge, following a report of a chemical leak. There are no reported injuries and no risk to the wider public. Cameron Street remains closed and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. Enquiries are ongoing.
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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 12:14, operations control mobilised a number of resources including specialist hazmat units to a commercial premises on Cameron Street, Coatbridge, following reports of an incident involving potentially hazardous material.
"As a precaution, residents are asked to remain indoors and keep their windows and doors closed."
The fire service have since left but police are still on the scene to secure to area.
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