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Video. Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major travel disruption

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A fire at a vape shop near Glasgow Central railway station forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest station, causing travel disruption across several rail routes.

A major fire at a vape shop near Glasgow Central railway station caused significant travel disruption on Monday.

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Authorities closed Scotland’s busiest station after the blaze broke out in a four-storey building on Union Street.

Firefighters were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon and were still battling the fire early Monday morning.

Rail operators warned passengers of cancellations and delays on several routes connecting Glasgow with other cities.

Officials said there was no estimate for when the station would reopen. No casualties have been reported.

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