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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Adam Robertson

Man hit by bus in Glasgow city centre in critical condition in hospital

Police are looking to obtain dashcam footage of the incident (Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images)

A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a bus in Glasgow city centre. 

The collision happened on Midland Street at its junction with Jamaica Street at around 1.45pm on Saturday August 20. 

The 40-year-old pedestrian was taken by ambulance to the city’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as critical.

The driver of the bus was not injured.

Police are appealing for information about the crash. 

Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit’s Sergeant Ryan McAuley said: “The area was quite busy at the time of the crash and I am appealing to anyone who has not yet spoken to police to come forward.

“I am keen to obtain any dashcam footage of the crash as well, so if you were in the area at the time and may have captured footage, then please get in touch.

“Information can be passed to officers via 101 quoting reference number 1837 of Saturday August 20 2022.”

Midland Street was closed for several hours following the crash but reopened around 9pm.

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