Cops close a number of roads in Lanarkshire town following major incident

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Police have closed off a number of roads in Hamilton after reports that a man had fallen from a building.Emergency services raced to the scene on the busy Almada Street just after 3.30pm on Friday afternoon where police quickly locked down the area.Officers later confirmed that a man had fallen from a building.

His condition is not yet known.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android People are being urged to avoid the area while an investigation continues and cordon remains in place with Beckford Street, Union Street, Douglas Street, Almada Lane and Montrose Crescent all still closed this evening.

A Police Scotland source told Lanarkshire Live : “Officers are in attendance at Almada Street in Hamilton after concern for a man who fell from a building in the area around 3.35pm on Friday, 21 October. “The road is currently closed and emergency services are in attendance.”A statement from South Lanarkshire Council added: “There are currently several roads closed in the centre of Hamilton.“Almada St, Beckford St, Union St, Douglas St, Almada Lane and Montrose Crescent are all closed due to a Police incident."Please avoid the area if possible.”