Locals were told to avoid a Dundee industrial estate this afternoon following a “chemical incident”.
Police closed Liff and Myrekirk roads following the apparent ammonia leak at Dundee Cold Stores on Whittle Place, which took place at about 1.40pm.
Traffic built up on the Kingsway as a result.
Six fire teams from Macalpine Road, Blackness Road and Balmossie were called to the scene along with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Two people who were complaining of sore eyes and throat are said to have been treated at the scene. There were no other injuries.
The fire and rescue service spokeswoman said: “Police asked us to attend. We had four pumps and two supplies. It was a chemical spill.
“The leak is now isolated. A multi-agency meeting took place.
“Our stop message is in, the majority of us have all left.”
Officers warned people to avoid the area as the incident was dealt with.
Chemical incident – Gourdie Ind Estate #Dundee Liff Rd & Myrekirk Rd currently closed. Build up of traffic on Kingsway. Avoid area if poss
— DundeePolice (@DundeePolice) July 28, 2017
A police spokesman said: “Police Scotland, along with other emergencies services are currently dealing with a chemical spillage at Gourdie Industrial Estate, Whittle Place, Dundee.
“There are road closures in place at Myrekirk Road and Liff Road.
“There is currently a heavy build up of traffic on the Kingsway and motorists are asked to the avoid the area if possible.”
The roads have since reopened.
Myrekirk Road and Liff Road in #Dundee have been re-opened. Thank you for your patience during this incident.
— DundeePolice (@DundeePolice) July 28, 2017
