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Schoolboys remain in hospital after 'fireworks incident' near school

News imageGoogle A baronial sandstone building and blond and red sandstone tenement flats stand on either side of Dixon Avenue, and the junction with Cathcart Road. Cars are parked on the roadside beyond a 20mph sign and a bike lock-up box.Google
The bomb squad attended Dixon Avenue after police were called at about 12:15 on Thursday

Two teenage boys remain in hospital with injuries thought to have been caused by fireworks being used near a high school in Glasgow.

The boys, both pupils at Holyrood Secondary School in the city's southside, were taken to the Royal Hospital for Children after police were called at about 12:15 on Thursday.

A bomb squad attended the scene near the school on Dixon Avenue, removed a device thought to be a firework and are carrying out assessments.

Police said inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and a number of local road closures are still in place.

People have been asked to avoid Dixon Avenue, Cathcart Road, Gartuke Street, Allison Street and Belleisle Street.

Nearby businesses and homes were evacuated as a precaution.

A council spokesperson said: "We're aware of an incident that took place out with the school premises.

"As a result of the incident, two pupils were injured and have been taken to hospital for assessment.

"We are working with the appropriate authorities as inquiries continue."