ROADS in Glasgow have reopened following a major double-decker bus crash into a railway bridge which left eight people injured.
Five were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where one person is reported to be in critical condition. Three were assessed at the scene.
Ten people were taken to hospital when a bus hit the same bridge in May 2023.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday afternoon, with reports raised at 5.55pm on Saturday to the 4A First Bus crash on Cook Street near the city’s O2 Academy.
Police closed Cook Street, Commerce Street and Salkeld Street in the immediate aftermath.
A spokesperson for First Bus said in an update on Sunday: “I can confirm that one of our 4A service buses in Glasgow was involved in a bridge strike incident on December 14 around 6pm, in which a double decker bus hit a railway bridge on Cook Street.
“We’re aware that ten people were injured, with five people being taken to hospital in an ambulance. We have launched an immediate investigation and are also assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries.
“The road was cleared and re-opened shortly after 12.30am this morning.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.”
A Police Scotland statement on Saturday stated: “Eight people have been injured in a crash in Glasgow.
“Around 5.55pm on Saturday, December 14 2024, we were called to a report of a bus crashing into a railway bridge on Cook Street.
“Emergency services attended and five people were taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment. One person is described as being in a critical condition.
“Three others were assessed at the scene and attended at hospital.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
ScotRail also updated passengers to say all services have resumed as normal on Sunday morning after several journey were cancelled or delayed.
