Building collapses in Glasgow street as 'van crushed' in terrifying incident

A van is believed to have been crushed after parts of a building fell off while being demolished in Glasgow.

The four-storey building at 138 Hydepark Street in Glasgow near the River Clyde appears to have collapsed on Wednesday, January 22 just before 3pm.

Video footage obtained by the Daily Record shows the structural framework of the building following the collapse. It is believed a van was crushed as a result of the incident. It is not known at this stage if anyone has been injured as a result of the incident.

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The cause of the building's collapse is currently unknown. Hydepark Street has been closed following the incident earlier this afternoon.

A BMW was hit by the debris from the building
A BMW was hit by the debris from the building -Credit:DAILY RECORD

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Operations Control mobilised one appliance to Hydepark Street, Glasgow on a precautionary basis due to reports of a building collapse.

“All persons have been accounted for and there are no reported casualties.

“Crews remain in attendance to ensure the area remains safe.”

Police Scotland said fire crews were dealing with the incident.

The building collapsed earlier today
The building collapsed earlier today -Credit:DAILY RECORD

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