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Laura Ferguson

Man, 22, struck by car on M8 in Glasgow as emergency services rush to scene

A man was struck by a car on the M8 in Glasgow, leaving him with serious injuries.

The 22-year-old was hit by a red Toyota on the eastbound motorway near junction 24, Helen Street at around 8.20am this morning (Thursday, July 14). Police and ambulance services rushed to the scene shortly after.

Paramedics rushed the man to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where his conditions has been described as serious. The 51-year-old driver of the Toyota did not require medical treatment.

Emergency services closed the road following the collision. It was reopened later today.

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Police Scotland is now appealing for information after the incident, with any witnesses urged to come forward.

Sergeant Ryan McAuley, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident and I would appeal to any witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet spoken to officers to contact 101 quoting reference 0557 of 12 July.

“I would also like to thank the public for their patience while officers dealt with this incident."

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