“They chapped on our door and told us to come outside'
Residents have told of their experience after they were evacuated from their homes for hours in Glasgow today following the discovery of a suspicious device.
999 crews, including an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, were called to the Red Road area of Springburn around 10am this morning. Dozens of those staying nearby, including at a youth hostel, were taken to Springburn Leisure Centre, while others waited on the street for updates as firefighters and police officers dealt with the incident.She said: “They chapped on our door and told us to come outside, I asked why and they explained there was an incident around the corner."Bomb disposal are here, they are saying there is a working device, that is why they were taking precautions.
Within the taped-off area, on Petershill Road, firefighters, ambulance workers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended a property.
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