Seven people have been taken to hospital after a car mounted a pavement and struck pedestrians, including schoolchildren, in Glasgow’s west end.
The collision happened on Hyndland Road at around 3.45pm on Tuesday (10 November), prompting a major emergency response involving police, firefighters and ambulance crews.
Police Scotland confirmed that seven people had been taken to hospital for treatment or assessment. The driver was assessed by paramedics at the scene.
The extent of the casualties’ injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Images from the scene show a car that crashed after mounting the pavement. Reports suggest the vehicle struck a bus stop shelter and scaffolding before hitting a parked car.
Schoolchildren making their way home were among those caught up in the collision, according to an eyewitness who spoke to Scottish News at the scene.
The eyewitness said: “The children were on their way home from school when the driver fell ill and the car swerved onto the pavement and hit the kids.
“It was awful.
“The medics and ambulance crew were on their way to the scene quickly and the accident happened just outside the local doctor’s surgery.
“I’m praying the kids are okay.”
The suggestion that the driver became unwell has not been confirmed by police.
Doctors from two nearby GP surgeries reportedly rushed to help the injured following the collision, according to the Scottish Sun.
Another local resident described the scene in the immediate aftermath: “I didn’t see it happen, I just heard a loud bang and a lot of screaming and came to the window. Absolutely enormous presence. 10+ ambulances, 10+ police cars and two or three fire engines. As far as I can tell, a car mounted the pavement through a scaffolding tunnel for about 50 metres.
“I see folk have been out inspecting the scaffolding since.
“There’s a lot of police and ambulances still at the scene, although as far as I can tell the injured have all been taken away now.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent two appliances to the scene.
The service initially reported eight casualties, including two people taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and six who were receiving treatment at the scene.
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.”
Police Scotland subsequently confirmed that seven people had been taken to hospital.
Officers said the incident was being treated as a road traffic collision and enquiries were continuing into the circumstances.
First Minister John Swinney said: “I am deeply concerned by reports of a car collision involving pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow. I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones.”
Hyndland Road remained closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive on Tuesday evening, with Glasgow City Council urging motorists to consider alternative routes.
In an earlier statement, Police Scotland 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 have not confirmed the cause of the collision or released further details about the ages and conditions of those taken to hospital.