Emergency services raced to Lenzie Terrace in the Springburn area after the alarm was raised at around 3.30pm on Sunday, May 31.
19:05, 31 May 2026Updated 20:19, 31 May 2026
Emergency services at the scene(Image: Connor Donnelly)
A street in Glasgow has been locked down amid a “chemical incident” this evening.
Emergency services raced to Lenzie Terrace in the Springburn area after the alarm was raised at around 3.30pm on Sunday, May 31. Officers from Police Scotland say they were responding to reports of a chemical incident at a property on the street.
A section of the street was quickly cordoned off as ambulance and fire crews were called to assist, and nearby homes were evacuated. A picture shared with the Record showed the extent of the major emergency response.
The area could be seen sealed off, with crews in bright yellow protective hazmat suits seen heading into a block of flats. Locals have been left shocked after the incident unfolded, with some revealing they have been told they cannot leave their homes.
One resident said: “The street is completely blocked off and some of us aren’t even allowed to leave the house.”
Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area and anyone who requires assistance can approach officers at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance at a chemical incident at a property on Lenzie Terrace in Glasgow, which was reported around 3.30pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution, and the public is asked to avoid the area.
“Anyone who requires assistance can approach officers at the scene or call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1991 of May 31, 2026.”
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