Glasgow ambulance crash: patient dies and driver arrested
A Glasgow ambulance crash claimed a patient's life, resulting in the arrest of a 49-year-old driver, with three paramedics hospitalised.
A patient has died and two ambulance workers and a student paramedic were taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and an ambulance.
A man has been arrested following the collision which happened on Balmore Road, Glasgow, at around 9pm on Tuesday.
Police Scotland said that the male patient who was in the ambulance later died in hospital following a “medical matter”.
Read more: Exclusive:Calls for fresh inquiry into RAF Chinook disaster receive major boost
The Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said one of its ambulances was en route to the hospital when the crash happened.
The patient on board was then taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary by another ambulance.
To celebrate Scotland competing the 2026 World Cup, we’re giving readers 50% off an annual Scotsman subscription. Explore our subscription options here.
Two Scottish Ambulance Service workers were transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and a student paramedic was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Read more: Concern over Scots pupils using nicotine pouches leads to new course
The man police said was driving has been arrested in connection with an alleged road traffic offence.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The driver of the car, a 49-year-old man, was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and inquiries are ongoing.”
Keep up with all the news from the World Cup by signing up to our free newsletter here.
Comments
Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.