Homes have been evacuated and a road closed after a gas leak in a North Lanarkshire village.
Emergency services were called to Chryston after reports of bins on fire on Cumbernauld Road and a strong smell of gas near the A80.
What happened in Chryston?
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to Chryston after reports of bins on fire on Cumbernauld Road and a strong smell of gas. Police closed the A80 at its junction with Cumbernauld Road and Knowe Road, and people have been urged to avoid the area.
What response did emergency services make?
The fire service sent three vehicles to the scene, and the last one left at about 16:10.
