Key Highlights
- Incident:Seven people injured after a car mounted the pavement in Glasgow.
- Time:The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. during the school rush hour.
- Response:Emergency services deployed over ten ambulances and multiple police vehicles.
GLASGOW — Seven individuals were rushed to hospitals following a harrowing incident in Glasgow's West End, where a vehicle mounted the pavement and collided with pedestrians during the busy school rush hour. The dramatic crash took place around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday along Hyndland Road, a location bustling with activity as parents and children were making their way home.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. One witness recounted, "It was awful. There were screams from kids and adults because of the carnage. People were everywhere on their phones trying to call for help." The vehicle reportedly struck a bus shelter and continued through scaffolding for approximately 50 meters before finally coming to a halt.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with over ten ambulances, multiple fire appliances, and dozens of police vehicles arriving at the scene. The Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service treated a total of eight individuals at the site. Seven of the injured were subsequently transported to local hospitals, including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, for further medical evaluation and treatment. Paramedics also assessed the driver at the scene.
Police Scotland confirmed that they are treating the incident as a road traffic collision and have initiated an investigation. A spokesperson stated, "Around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 November, we received a report of a crash involving a car and a number of pedestrians on Hyndland Road, Glasgow. Seven people have been taken to hospital for treatment, and enquiries are ongoing into the incident."
In the wake of the crash, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney expressed his concern, stating, "My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones. I want to thank the emergency services for their rapid response." This sentiment was echoed by Glasgow City Council leader Ricky Bell, who urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified rumors online, emphasizing that "speculation at this stage helps no one" while investigators work to determine the cause of the incident.
As a precaution, Hyndland Road remains closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive as collision investigation teams analyze the scene. Authorities are advising drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area until further notice. The community is left shaken by the incident, and many are hoping for a swift recovery for those injured.
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