Eight injured as car mounts pavement in Glasgow's west end
Public have been warned to avoid the area
Eight people have been injured after they were struck by a car in Glasgow’s west end.
Two were taken to hospital and six were treated at the scene following the incident on Hyndland Road around 3.45pm.
The road has been closed following the crash with the public urged to avoid the area.
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.
“As far as I can tell, a car mounted the pavement through a scaffolding tunnel for about 50 metres.
“I see folk have been out inspecting the scaffolding since.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews to the scene.
A spokesperson said: "Two casualties have been taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and a further six are being treated on scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
"Firefighting crews remain in attendance."
Police Scotland 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.”
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.”
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