Man ‘critically injured’ in Glasgow bus crash that noticed folks ‘lined in blood’
Police have confirmed they are working with the transport company to carry out an investigation into a freak bus crash which left one 60-year-old man in hospital in critical condition
An update was released following the freak bus crash in Glasgow last night which left several ‘covered in blood.’
The double-decker crash occurred on Saturday night (December 14) and saw several passengers are left ‘trapped’ as an 4A First Bus as it crashed into a railway bridge on Cook Street. It was on a junction with Commerce Street, and occurred around 6.10pm on December 14. Images from the scene showed passengers on the bus completely trapped and unable to get out due to the crash.
Ambulances and other emergency services attended the scene promptly, but one was left in critical condition and six others were also rushed to hospital once they were rescued off the vehicle. Footage circulating online showed the bus wedged under the bridge, with part its roof torn off and shattered glass on the ground due to the impact.
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One 60-year-old man was left seriously injured and was taken to the city’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. He still remains in critical condition now, with around-the-clock care being provided by doctors and nurses.
Other injuries included a 52-year-old woman and five men of 30, 32, 41, and two of 33 years. They were all taken to the same hospital in the back of an ambulance but have since been discharged.
According to police figures, there were 11 passengers on the bus at the time of the crash. The remaining four passengers were assessed at the scene and were said to have no injuries. It has also been confirmed that the driver was not injured during the ordeal.
Initially, police said that eight people were injured but the figure was revised today. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, however the rail services and road closures have since reopened.
A spokesperson said to the Daily Mail: “Our teams were immediately dispatched to inspect the bridge, and after confirming there was no structural damage, train services were allowed to safely resume around 20.01 (8.01pm).
“Bridge strikes like this cost taxpayers millions of pounds each year and are entirely preventable. We urge drivers to always consider the height and size of their vehicles, including any loads they are carrying, and to carefully plan their routes to avoid incidents that put our infrastructure at risk.”
First Bus have also released a statement, saying that they are working with the Police to carry out an investigation. They added: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.”
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