A number of pedestrians have been struck by a car in a serious crash in Glasgow’s West End, prompting a major emergency services response.
Police, paramedics and the fire service were called to Hyndland Road at around 3.45pm on Tuesday (10 November) following reports of the collision.
The street has been closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive, with motorists being urged to avoid the area.
Eyewitnesses have described chaotic scenes after a car mounted the pavement and travelled through a bus stop before colliding with a parked vehicle.
According to the Scottish Sun, witnesses reported seeing several people being carried away on stretchers as emergency crews attended the scene.
One witness claimed the vehicle had travelled around 50 metres along the pavement, passing through a section of scaffolding before returning to the road.
Doctors from two nearby GP surgeries reportedly rushed to help those injured in the collision.
Police Scotland confirmed that several pedestrians had been involved but have not yet released details of the number of casualties or the extent of their injuries.
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, November 10.
“Emergency services are at the scene, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has also confirmed that crews were called to the incident.
Glasgow City Council issued a warning to motorists, confirming that Hyndland Road was closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive.
The council said: “Road users are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.”
The circumstances surrounding the collision have not yet been confirmed.
Further updates are expected from emergency services.