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Laura Ferguson

Glasgow city centre crash involving pedestrian and bus as emergency services rush to scene

A man has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a bus in Glasgow city centre.

The incident, involving the male pedestrian and a bus, happened on Midland Street just before 2pm this afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after.

The road is closed to all vehicles following the crash with police remaining in attendance. The extent of the man's injuries are not known at this time.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.55pm on Saturday, 20 August, 2022, police were called to the Midland Street area of Glasgow, following a report of a crash involving a bus and a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment and emergency services remain at the scene.

“Midland Street is currently closed between Jamaica Street and Oswald Street and motorists are asked to use alternative routes at this time.”

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