GLAGOW Caledonian University has been evacuated after the bomb squad were called to Buchanan Bus Station on Wednesday afternoon.
The station is currently shut to all passengers while police deal with an emergency incident - which has been revealed as a potential suspicious item.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland 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."
In an announcement on the GCU app, the university said: "Due to an ongoing police incident in Buchanan Street Bus Station which is contained, we've been requested to evacuate campus immediately as a precaution.
"Please take your personal belongings with you. There is no access to Cowcaddens Road. Staff and students must leave via North Hanover Street, Dobbies Loan or Milton Street.
"There is no vehicle access from campus to Cowcaddens Road.
"We will provide further updates at the earliest opportunity."
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