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Fahad Tariq

Glasgow man 'hit by bus' in city centre as First Glasgow issue statement

A pedestrian is believed to have been 'hit by a bus' in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency services raced to a street near Buchanan bus station at around 3pm following reports of a 'road traffic collision'.

Multiple police officers were seen on Killermont Street on Tuesday, July 4 with the road, at the junction with Renfield Street, closed off.

First Glasgow has confirmed an 'incident' involving a bus and pedestrian, a man, took place. He was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

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A spokesperson said: “We can confirm an incident took place on Killermont Street in Glasgow city centre this afternoon at approximately 3pm between one of our vehicles and a pedestrian in the road.

“Emergency services were called to the scene immediately and we are continuing to work closely with them.

“The thoughts of everyone at First Bus are with all those involved in the incident.”

Bus services were diverted during the incident but First Glasgow have confirmed the road is now re-opened with services returned back to normal.

A spokesperson tweeted: "SERVICE UPDATE - 9/9A/77/240/255/263/267/X8. Killermont Street has now re-opened and services have all resumed normal route."

Police Scotland said: "Around 3pm on Tuesday, 4 July 2023 police received a report of a man being struck by a bus in Killermont Street near to Renfield Street, Glasgow.

"Emergency services attended and the man has been taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

We have contacted the Scottish Ambulance Service for comment.

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