A major road through Glasgow has been shut as firefighters tackle a blaze that has engulfed a takeaway.
Great Western Road was closed in both directions in Knightswood after a fire broke out at the Freddies Food Club premises at around 8.30am on Thursday.
Five appliances were sent to the scene as police directed morning commuters away from the area.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.34am on Thursday to reports of a building fire at Great Western Road, Glasgow.
Pamela Rae“Operations control immediately mobilised two appliances and one aerial appliance to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a fire within a commercial premises.
“A further two appliances were mobilised and crews remain on scene as they work to extinguish the fire.
“No casualties have been reported.”
Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible and to follow police instruction on diversions.
Leah QaissA Glasgow City Council alert said Great Western Road was closed westbound from Lincoln Avenue and eastbound at Blairdardie Drive.
Tabard Road is also closed to stop access to the westbound closure.
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