Albert Street cordon lifted

Albert Street in Kirkwall has now been re-opened to traffic and pedestrians, following a temporary closure by emergency services.

A section of the road, stretching from the entrance to Laing street as far as the Custom House was cordoned off, earlier this evening.

The Orcadian has made contact with police in Kirkwall and with the Scottish Fire and Rescue service, but no further information is available at this time.