Gorbals tower block collapse in pictures as dust cloud engulfs buildings during demolition
A huge cloud of dust spewed out.
This is the moment two Glasgow tower blocks were demolished earlier today - sending dust, bits of concrete and other particles from the buildings spewing out in all directions.
The controlled collapse of 305 and 341 Caledonia Road, in the Gorbals, took place this afternoon, after crowds had gathered to watch the detonation.
Explosives were used to fell the buildings, which stood at 226ft tall and were built in 1965 amid a move to regenerate the area which was once known for its overcrowded, dilapidated Victorian tenements.
Plans are to replace the 23-storey flats with 150 new homes, which will be built on behalf of the city's New Gorbals Housing Association.
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