Street at Glasgow Central locked down after debris falls from building

Police have sealed off an area outside Glasgow Central Station after debris fell off a nearby building.

Emergency services were sent to Gordon Street at about 06:20 after masonry fell on to the busy thoroughfare.

Police Scotland said they were providing assistance to fire crews following reports of a potentially unsafe building.

The city council's building standards team are on site and will remain until any danger has been removed.

A spokesman added: "We have instructed our emergency contactor to attend with a high-reach appliance and remove the immediate danger."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said one fire engine was sent to the scene where crews carried out assessments before leaving.