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Susan Aitken calls Glasgow Union Street fire 'devastating'

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  • 999 crews and roads remain shut after a blaze ripped through Union Street near Glasgow Central Station. A building on the street collapsed as a result, leading to numerous businesses being destroyed.
  • Glasgow Central is shut today and tomorrow, with motorways and buses being affected too.
  • John Swinney arrived on the scene to speak with members of the press. He was joined by firefighters, Network Rail staff and police officers.
  • Downing Street has now paid its respects to the firefighters in Glasgow.

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