Hamilton Quarry Street residents no access to flats after evacuation

The incident took place in the Quarry Road area of Hamilton, where properties were evacuated in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, following reports of the issue.

Officers rushed to the scene, and the public was told to avoid the area as safety checks got underway.

The incident took place in the Quarry Road area of Hamilton, where properties were evacuated in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, following reports of the issue. (Image: Gordon Terris)

Images taken by our photographer yesterday showed police standing guard on the street, and by the afternoon, the road remained closed off.

Although it has not yet been confirmed which building on the road has been reported as unsafe, the area was made secure.

South Lanarkshire Council has now confirmed that Heras fencing has been erected around the area. 

An inspection of the area has been ordered by the Building Standards Service meaning no one can access any flats or any commercial buildings.

The incident took place in the Quarry Road area of Hamilton, where properties were evacuated in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, following reports of the issue. (Image: Gordon Terris)

A South Lanarkshire Council spokesperson said: “The area surrounding the properties has been made secure with the erection of Heras fencing.

“Meanwhile, the Building Standards Service has instructed an external inspection of the building, as no access can be gained to any of the flats or commercial units.

“Ongoing welfare is available for those owner/occupiers of the flats.”