Road closed after fire breaks out at church overnight

A road has been closed in Glasgow after a fire broke out at a church overnight.

Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at Christ Apostolic Church on Govan Road at around 1.17am on Friday.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three appliances, which remain at the scene as of 7.30am.

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Glasgow Council confirmed Govan Road was closed between Craigiehall Place and Lorne Street to all traffic.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

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A spokesperson for Glasgow Council’s Traffic Control and Management said: “Govan Road between Craigiehall Place and Lorne Street is currently closed to all traffic due to an unsafe building caused by fire. Emergency services are on location.

“Road users are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.”

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