Car strikes 'a number of pedestrians' on Hyndland Road as emergency services descend on scene
Police Scotland have urged the public to avoid Hyndland Road in Glasgow after a car struck a number of pedestrians, with emergency services at the scene.
Police have urged the public to avoid a road in the west end of Glasgow after a car struck a number of pedestrians.
Police Scotland said Hyndland Road has been closed following a crash involving a car and a number of pedestrians at 3.45pm today (Tuesday).
The number of pedestrians involved has not yet been released by police.
One 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.
“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 force said in a statement: “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 they were called to the incident.
Glasgow city council said 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.”