Glasgow residents evacuated during Storm Malik over wind fears
Homes near Park Circus were evacuated over concerns high winds could cause damage to the Trinity College building.
Last updated 30th Jan 2022
Residents in the Park Circus area of Glasgow have been evacuated from their homes, over fears high winds coming from Storm Malik could damage an historic building.
An exclusion zone has been set up around the Trinity College building, as more strong winds are expected from Storm Corrie this afternoon.
A yellow weather warning from the Met Office for winds is in place across the west of Scotland from 3pm Sunday to 12pm Monday.
A rest centre has been set up at the nearby Kelvin Hall to help those who have been affected.
A spokesperson at Glasgow City Council said: "There's three towers on the building, the condition of that had deteriorated to the point where the owner's contractors and our building standards team thought immediate evacuation was necessary.
"As it stands, those residents who are needing support are directed to the rest centre at the Kelvin Hall."
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "Around 12.55pm on Saturday, police assistance was sought from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to assist with traffic management at Lynedoch Street, Glasgow (near Park Circus).
"The Fire Service is currently dealing with an unsafe structure and officers are in attendance due to several roads being closed. A number of properties are also being evacuated."
The fire service confirmed two fire engines had been sent to the scene.