PROTESTERS have been spotted hanging off the side of a major Scottish bridge as a huge protest gets underway during President Donald Trump’s visit.
Emergency services raced to the Forth Road Bridge in South Queensferry this afternoon.
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The alarm was raised at around 1.05pm after cops received reports of a protest starting to build.
Police are urging motorists to stay clear of the area as they deal with the incident.
Officers are currently at the scene and are “engaging” with those involved.
It’s currently unclear what sparked the protest.
However, it comes on the day that President Donald Trump is due to land in Scotland for his four-day visit.
The US President is jetting into Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Air Force 1 between 7.20pm and 8.05pm.
Another no-fly zone is in place from 7.30pm to 8.50pm between the airport and his Trump Turnberry hotel and golf course.
Photos from the scene show
The force released a statement which said: “The Forth Road Bridge is closed due to a protest reported to police around 1.05pm on Friday, 25 July.
“Officers are in attendance and engaging with those involved.
“Please avoid the area.”
Traffic Scotland has asked motorists to use the Queensferry Crossing while police remain at the scene.
Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, it said: “Users of the Forth Road Bridge are advised to use the Queensferry Crossing at this time due to a police incident”
West Lothian Council also warned the public that the bridge is closed to anyone travelling “by bus, taxi, motorcycle or by foot”.
The local authority posted on Facebook: “For anyone who is planning on travelling over the Forth Road Bridge today by bus, taxi, motorcycle or by foot, the Forth Road Bridge is closed due to a protest reported to police around 1.05pm on Friday, 25 July.”
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