Glasgow's Hyndland Road reopens after crash leaves seven in hospital
Seven people were taken to hospital after the crash in Glasgow's West End, while police said the driver was assessed at the scene.
Glasgow's Hyndland Road has reopened after a crash in the city's West End left eight people injured and prompted a large emergency response on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened at about 3.45pm when a car was involved in a collision with several pedestrians.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the car mounted the pavement, hit a bus stop shelter and then collided with scaffolding before coming to a halt.
Police Scotland said seven people were taken to hospital for treatment and assessment, while the driver was assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Officers said inquiries were continuing and the incident was being treated as a road traffic collision. Police remained at the scene for several hours after the crash, and members of the public were urged to stay away from the area while the emergency response was under way.
Photos shared on social media showed multiple police cars, ambulances and fire engines on the road, along with a large number of emergency personnel.
In an earlier statement, police said: “Hyndland Road in Glasgow is closed following a crash involving a car and a number of pedestrians which happened around 3.45pm on Tuesday November 10.
“Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed it had been called to the incident.
Following the incident, First Minister John Swinney said: “I am deeply concerned by reports of a car collision involving pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow.
“I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones.”