The roof of one of Glasgow's main hospitals has suffered severe damage following days of heavy snow and wind.
A number of roof panels have become loose on the Princess Royal Maternity building, adjacent to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, in the east end.
Police Scotland has now announced road closures as a result of the damage.
Alexandra Parade is shut between Castle Steet and Wishart Street.
Warning Potential Dangerous Building Royal Infirmary ⚠️
— Allan Casey (@AllanCasey89) March 1, 2018
Please be careful around Glasgow Royal Infirmary as I am hearing reports that part of the roof has sustained some serious damage. In and around Alexandra Parade & Wishart Street please be careful. pic.twitter.com/cIGSss1cU1
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "We can confirm that a number of roof panel have become dislodged or loose from the roof of the Princes Royal Maternity.
"Our estate team are on site at present assessing the damage and making surrounding area safe.
"Police and Glasgow City Council have been notified.
"No one was injured in the incident and patient care has not been disrupted."
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