Google MapsA school and leisure centre in South Lanarkshire have been evacuated after possible ordnance was found nearby.
Bomb disposal experts have been sent to the scene after the item was discovered on Broomhill Road, close to Larkhall Academy and Larkhall Leisure Centre, at around 9.05am on Monday.
A cordon has been set up on Broomhill Road and Broomhill Drive, with people being urged to avoid the area.
No pupils were in attendance at Larkhall Academy due to an in-service day, but staff were sent home, and the site was closed for the remainder of the day.
Staff at the leisure centre have also been evacuated as a precaution.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Explosive Ordnance Disposal will attend to assess the item.”
A spokesperson for South Lanarkshire Council added: “There is an in-service day at Larkhall Academy today, so the school was closed to pupils.
“Following this morning’s alert, school staff were sent home, and the school was closed.”
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