Thousands in Glasgow to hear ‘warning’ sirens today as powerful alarm sounds

Thousands of people in north-east Glasgow are expected to hear loud sirens on Thursday morning as part of a routine test carried out by a nearby gas works site

Thousands of Scots have been warned that they may hear sirens blaring today.

Residents living in north-east Glasgow are likely to hear the loud alarms as part of a routine test at a nearby gas works site. The alarm will sound at 10am on Thursday morning and is expected to last for an hour.

SGN, a gas network company, said it will carry out the test at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) site on Blochairn Road in Provan. During the test, “warning” and “all-clear” sirens will be activated several times, the firm said.

SGN spokesperson Dan Brown said: “We carry out these tests every six months because the safety of the Provan community is really important to us.

“While the test scheduled at 10am on Thursday 9 April is routine and nothing to be concerned about, it’s important nearby residents and businesses are familiar with the sound of the siren and know what they need to do in case a real incident ever takes place.”

The firm carries out the exercise every six months and notifies residents and businesses in advance. The test is required under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 2015.