BREAKING Part of UK practice station ‘collapses’ throughout large blaze as firefighters deal with inferno

Firefighters are tackling a massive inferno in Glasgow city centre, with part of the city’s train station collapsing as the fire raged through the building.

Emergency crews raced to Union Street at approximately 3.40pm on Sunday, March 8, following reports of the incident. ScotRail has cautioned that Glasgow Central Station is currently shuttered, though low level services will still operate. Local residents are being encouraged to arrange alternative transport.

City centre dwellers have also been told to keep their windows shut whilst the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues battling the flames.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has sent six engines to the location, alongside specialist vehicles. Video footage from the area reveals dense white smoke billowing from a ground-floor retailer as well as several upper floors.

A Police Scotland representative stated: “Emergency services are at Union Street, Glasgow after a fire that was reported around 4pm on Sunday, March 8.

“Union Street is closed from Gordon Street and St Vincent Street is closed at Renfield Street with diversions in place.

“People are advised to avoid the area if possible and residents should keep their windows closed.”

A Scotrail representative commented: “Scottish Fire and Rescue are dealing with a fire in a building near Glasgow Central and the station has had to close.

“Customers should make their own travel arrangements, as we cannot guarantee that you will be able to complete your journey.

“No services will be able to call at Glasgow Central high level. Services are still able to run through Glasgow Central low level, but the station will be closed, and no services will stop there. Please use Argyle Street instead.”

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