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Queen Elizabeth Hospital evacuated as fire crews at scene

People were directed outside as the fire service attended on Wednesday morning.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital evacuated as fire crews at scene — Evacuated: Fire service respond to report at Glasgow Hospital.

Jack Thomson

16th Sep 2020

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has been evacuated.

Patients and staff have been directed outside after the fire service was called on Wednesday morning.

A number of fire engines are in attendance at the site, while part of it has been taped off.

The fire service has been approached for comment.

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