An investigation has been launched by First Bus as well as support for customers suffering any trauma following a bus crash in Glasgow.
The double decker collided with a railway bridge on Cook Street at around 11.35am on Sunday (May 21) leading to a major emergency response including police, fire and ambulance crews.
The roof of the bus was ripped off in the crash with the remainder of the vehicle trapped underneath the bridge.
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10 people were rushed to hospital in the aftermath, including a child who was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children. The other patients were taken to a number of hospitals - five to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and four to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
First Bus has now confirmed that a full investigation is being conducted with support to those suffering emotional or physical trauma in the wake of the crash.
Duncan Cameron, Managing Director of First Bus Scotland, said: “Following the incident involving one of our vehicles at Cook Street, we can confirm a full investigation is underway and will need to complete the investigation before we can comment further.
“We continue to work closely with emergency services to ensure all those affected by the incident are ok and looked after. We have appointed a specialist trauma case management team at Corpore to help and support our customers who have suffered any adverse psychological, emotional or physical effects of trauma following the incident on Sunday.
“The safety of our customers, alongside that of our colleagues, remains our number one priority.”
Police Scotland also confirmed to Glasgow Live that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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