Car ploughs into ‘a number of pedestrians’ as emergency crews swarm UK road
Breaking Car ploughs into ‘multiple pedestrians’ as emergency crews swarm UK street
Glasgow City Council said Hyndland Road was closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive(Image: David Donaldson/Daily Record)
A car has driven into several pedestrians on a busy Glasgow road, police have said. The crash was reported at about 3.45pm today, with a major emergency response still in place.
It is not yet known how many people were involved on Hyndland Road, which remains shut while officers maintain a cordon. A Police Scotland spokesperson 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, 10 November.
“Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.” Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are all at the scene.
Police officers at the scene on Hyndland Road, Glasgow, after a car struck a number of pedestrians(Image: Andrew Milligan/Press Association)
The number and severity of any injuries has not been confirmed, the Daily Record reports. Glasgow City Council said Hyndland Road is closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive. So far, eight people have been reported to be injured.
Moreover, fire crews said two people were taken to hospital and a further six were treated at the scene. A council statement added: “Road users are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.”
One witness described coming across the aftermath moments after the collision, the Mirror reported. They said it was a “terrible scene” and claimed several people were injured, adding: “Thankfully it happened in front of two GP surgeries so medics were there instantly.
Emergency services at the scene on Hyndland Road(Image: David Donaldson/Daily Record)
“Prayers for all the injured and their families, as well as the wonderful people who were assisting the injured.” Unconfirmed reports suggest the vehicle may have struck a bus stop before overturning and hitting pedestrians.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has also confirmed they were called to the incident, according to the Daily Record. A spokesperson said: “Two casualties have been taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and a further six are being treated on scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service. Firefighting crews remain in attendance.”
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