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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.

By Jack Thomson

16th Sep 2020

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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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