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Carla Jenkins

Victoria Bridge reopened in both directions after to ongoing police incident

One of Glasgow's oldest bridges on the River Clyde is currently closed.

Glasgow's Victoria Bridge is shut in both directions due to an ongoing police incident.

Emergency services are currently on the scene.

A diversion is in place and drivers are advised to follow it until further notice.

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An announcement sent out by Glasgow City Council traffic bosses reads: "Due to a Police incident, The Victoria Bridge is closed in both directions until further notice.

"Drivers are advised to use alternative route."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 7pm on Wednesday, 24 March, to a report of a concern for person on Victoria Bridge, Glasgow.

"The individual was found safe and well. The bridge was closed but re-opened around an hour later.”

UPDATE: Victoria bridge has reopened as of 8pm.

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