Emergency response sparked by running route white powder

A “suspicious” white substance discovered on metropolis pavements sparked a significant emergency response – however turned out to be a flour product scattered for a running route.

A hazardous supplies (hazmat) assist unit was amongst 5 Scottish Fireplace and Rescue Service (SFRS) home equipment that went to the scene within the Shawlands space of Glasgow when the alarm was raised at about 2pm on Monday.

Stretches of the pavements on Tantallon Highway and Bellwood Avenue have been cordoned off whereas specialists investigated.

Youngsters at Langside Main College needed to be set free class by class, with police and fireplace personnel standing by because the pavement outdoors the college was one of many areas cordoned off.

Nevertheless mother and father have been later advised that the substance had posed no danger.

A message from the college to folks stated: “Police and fireplace service took precautions to make sure everybody’s security when a suspicious white powder was discovered on native pavements.

“They’ve confirmed there’s and was no danger to the kids as this was a flour-based product that had been put down for a running route.

“The street and pavements are actually open once more.”

Police Scotland stated that investigations established that the substance was not dangerous.

A drive spokesman stated: “Round 2pm on Monday police and emergency companies attended Bellwood Avenue, Shawlands following the invention of an unknown substance outdoors flats.

“As a precaution, a cordon was put in place together with numerous native street closures.

“Inquiries established the substance was not dangerous and the closures and cordon have been lifted.”

An SFRS spokesman stated: “We have been requested at 1.59pm on Monday to help our police companions at Bellwood Avenue, Shawlands.

“Operations Management mobilised 5 home equipment to the scene and crews left after guaranteeing the realm was made protected.”