Eastwood Park in Giffnock evacuated after burst gas main

The incident happened at Eastwood Park in Giffnock, with emergency services called to the scene at around 4pm on September 7. All premises within the park were evacuated as a precaution, and a police cordon was put in place. Police advised the public to avoid the area while emergency crews responded to the incident. The gas company confirmed that a temporary repair was made, with teams set to return tomorrow to complete permanent works. A SGN spokesperson said: "We were called to this location this afternoon following third-party damage, which led to a gas escape outside the leisure centre. "We have made it safe in the past hour, so the leak has stopped, and we will return tomorrow to make a permanent repair."