Video shows the moment the Red Road flats were (almost) demolished

Here’s the moment when Glasgow’s iconic Red Road flats were very nearly razed to the ground.
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Red Road flat demolition

Thousands of people - including the Herald’s photographer - looked on as the buildings were demolished.

But it didn’t go entirely to plan - with parts of two of the towers remaining partially standing.

Work will take place this week to complete the demolition.

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