Bomb squad called to busy Scots bridge closed after ‘EXPLOSIVE' found
A BOMB Squad has been called to a building site near the Renfrew Bridge.
A "possible ordnance device" was found on the site this morning.
Cops say the bridge has been closed and a team from military bomb disposal are on the way.
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and find another route.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Renfrew Bridge is closed after a possible ordnance device was found around 10am this morning on a building site nearby.
"Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted.
"Motorists and pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes."
The Renfrew Bridge only opened last month and connects the town with Yoker and Clydebank.
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It is the first new road crossing over the River Clyde to be build in nearly 20 years.
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