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Daily Record
National
Jon Hebditch

Major rescue operation launched on River Clyde amid reports of person in water

A major rescue operation has been launched on the River Clyde amid reports of someone entering the water.

Cops are searching the river around Glasgow Bridge after the alarm was raised around 2.30pm over fears a person had entered.

The rescue operation remains ongoing and emergency crews remain at the scene.

It is understood a helicopter has been called in to help with the search.

Boats have also been seen on the river with searches going between major city bridges.

Meanwhile emergency vehicles, including police cars and ambulances have been reportedly spotted in the area around the river.

A Police Scotland spokesman said that emergency crews remained at the scene.

He said: “Officers were called to the River Clyde, near to Glasgow Bridge, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 11 May, after a person is believed to have entered the water.

"Emergency services remain at the scene.”

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