Seven injured as bus hits railway bridge in Glasgow
One of the passengers is critically injured
Last updated 15th Dec 2024
Seven people have been injured, including one who is in a critical condition, after a double decker bus hit a railway bridge in Glasgow.
The First Bus had part of its roof torn off when it drove into the bridge on Cook Street, near the O2 Academy.
Emergency services went to the scene after Police Scotland were alerted to a report of the crash at 6pm on Saturday.
A 60 year old man remains in critical condition at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
One woman, aged 52, and five men, aged 30, 32, 33, 33 and 41 suffered minor injuries and have since been discharged.
Four other members of the public and he driver were checked at the scene and weren't injured.
Police still investigating the cause of the crash, as one witness suggested the bus may have taken a wrong turn.
A number of roads were closed in the area but have since reopened.
Train services from Glasgow Central have resumed after being cancelled on Saturday evening.
First Bus said that one its buses on the 4A route in Glasgow was "involved in a bridge strike incident" at about 6pm, in which a double decker bus hit a railway bridge on Cook Street.
A spokesman said: "We're aware of numerous injuries....We have launched an immediate investigation and are also assisting Police Scotland with their inquiries.
"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident."
The 4A route runs between Broomhill and Eaglesham.
In May 2023 another First Bus double decker drove into the same railway bridge, injuring at least ten people.