Authorities have responded to a serious incident on Dixon Avenue in Govanhill, Glasgow, where two teenage boys were injured in what is believed to be a fireworks-related explosion, prompting a major emergency response and area lockdown.
Police Scotland confirmed that officers were called to the scene at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following reports of an incident involving fireworks. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, quickly arrived and provided aid to the injured boys, who were later transported to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been officially detailed, but eyewitness accounts describe significant harm, particularly to their hands and eyes.
In response to the situation, a bomb disposal unit (EOD) was deployed to assess a suspicious item found at the scene. As a precaution, authorities established a police cordon and evacuated nearby residents and local businesses while investigations continued. Several roads in the surrounding area, including sections of Dixon Avenue at Cathcart Road, Garturk Street, and Allison Street near Belleisle Street, were closed to ensure public safety.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion before discovering the injured teenagers. Emergency responders were reported to have arrived swiftly, providing immediate assistance amid a tense and concerning scene.
Police have urged the public to avoid the area while investigations remain ongoing. At this time, authorities are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and have asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The situation has caused significant disruption in the Govanhill community, with residents awaiting updates as officials continue their work to secure the area and determine the cause of the incident.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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