GLASGOW'S Buchanan Bus Station has been closed due to an ongoing police incident.
SPT revealed the station is currently shut to all passengers while police deal with an emergency incident - which has been revealed as a potential suspicious item.
The travel firm said no one can access to station and no buses can enter or leave it.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Buchanan Bus Station is closed following a report of a potential suspicious item around 1.10pm.
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"Killermont Street is closed to traffic and pedestrians. The public is advised to avoid the area. EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) has been notified and enquiries are ongoing."
Apologies all,Buchanan Bus Station is currently closed to passengers while police deal with an emergency incident.There is no access to the station for passengers & no buses are entering or leaving the station.We will update you when station reopens. Apologies for the inconvience pic.twitter.com/2oXXAXFVzO
— SPTCorporate (@SPTcorporate) November 20, 2024
First Glasgow said: "Due to an ongoing emergency incident at Buchanan Bus Station, services are currently unable to enter or leave the station which is currently closed to passengers. Emergency diversion information will be posted as soon as possible."
A spokesperson for SPT said: "Apologies all, Buchanan Bus Station is currently closed to passengers while police deal with an emergency incident.
Buchanan bus station evacuated after ‘potential suspicious item’ found. Entrances shut and cordoned off. Police say Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams notified - @LBCNewsScot pic.twitter.com/MWwedGjCxE
— Alan Zycinski (@AlanJZycinski) November 20, 2024
"There is no access to the station for passengers & no buses are entering or leaving the station.
"We will update you when the station reopens. Apologies for the inconvenience."
We’ve had to temporarily divert X77 at Buchanan Street Bus Station due to the building being closed. We’re so sorry if this impacts your journey! We’ll update our information as soon as we can. pic.twitter.com/HLIjnu8FRG
— Stagecoach West Scot (@StagecoachWScot) November 20, 2024
Meanwhile, a Stagecoach spokesperson added: "We’ve had to temporarily divert X77 at Buchanan Street Bus Station due to the building being closed.
"We’re so sorry if this impacts your journey! We’ll update our information as soon as we can."
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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