Five youths rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in Glasgow

Five youths have been rushed to hospital after they were hit by a car in Glasgow – as police arrest a man over the crash.

Emergency services were scrambled to Provanmill Road, in the Blackhill area of the city, at around 5.40pm after they were hit by the vehicle.

The five have been taken to hospital, Police Scotland has confirmed, and a 34-year-old man is being questioned in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for the force added: ‘Around 5.40pm on Monday, August 22, police were called to a report of five youths struck by a car on Provanmill Road, Glasgow.

‘Officers attended and the five youths were taken to the Royal Hospital for Children.

‘A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and enquiries are continuing.’

Details of the victims’ ages and the seriousness of their injuries have not been disclosed at this time. 

Footage from the scene of the crash showed a large number of members of the public watching on as several ambulances rushed to the road. 

Emergency services were scrambled to Provanmill Road, in the Blackhill area of Glasgow this evening

A number of members of the public were pictured watching on at the scene as emergency services rush to the area

The ages of the victims and the severity of their injuries is currently unknown. 

The road is understood to have since reopened following the crash.