‘Chemical incident’ at Scottish Gas HQ

Three people have been taken to hospital and ten others treated at the scene after a suspected chemical incident at the Scottish Gas headquarters in Granton.

Emergency services, including police, ambulance and fire crew rushed to the Scottish Gas offices on Waterfront Avenue, Granton, after 5pm yesterday.

Police have yet to establish the cause of the incident, but have said it may be chemical in nature.

The local area around the site has been cordoned off.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a possible chemical incident within a Scottish Gas building in Waterfront Avenue, Edinburgh, around 5.15pm.

“We are working alongside our partners in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to establish the cause of this incident.

“Thirteen people have received treatment at the scene for minor illness. Three of these people have been taken to hospital for further observation.

“We would urge people to avoid the Waterfront area while the emergency response is ongoing.

“Waterfront Broadway, Waterfront Avenue, and Caroline Park Avenue are currently closed and the area has been cordoned off.”