A POLICE OFFICER and two other men are fighting for their life after a serious crash on Glasgow's M8.
Emergency crews rushed to Junction 13 (Provan Interchange) on the motorway after being called to a multi-vehicle crash in the East End of the city.
Police say they were alerted to the incident shortly after 1pm on Wednesday, July 24.
Previously, the force said the smash involved three motors - and one of them was a police car.
Now they have revealed during the incident, a Mercedes A45 collided with an unmarked Volvo S90 police car and a Mercedes CLS, which were on the hard shoulder of the eastbound carriageway of the road.
After the crash, officers claim that three occupants from the Mercedes A45 made off, however, three men - aged 27, 39, and 33 - were tracked down.
Following the incident, police have now also revealed seven men - including two officers - were taken to hospital.
At hospital, medics have described the condition of a 48-year-old police officer, a 43-year-old man, and a 39-year-old man as critical.
Meanwhile, they have said the condition of a 38-year-old police officer and 33-year-old man is serious.
On top of that, a further man is being treated for minor injuries.
A 27-year-old man - who is being treated for minor injuries as well - has also been arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences.
Police have said the eastbound carriageway of the motorway remains closed while investigations are carried out.
A diversion was put in place for drivers and the road reopened at around 7.30am on Thursday, July 25.
Following the incident, road officers are appealing for witnesses who saw the serious crash.
Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, Head of Road Policing for Police Scotland, said: "The investigation into this serious road crash is ongoing and I would urge anyone who has not already spoken to police to come forward with any information that may assist us.
"I would ask any drivers with dash-cam to please check their footage and contact us if it holds information relevant to this crash.
"Anyone with information is asked to please contact 101 quoting reference number 1672 of July 24."
Deputy Chief Constable Jane Connors said: “Our thoughts are very much with our two colleagues, one of whom has been critically injured, and the members of the public also critically injured in this incident.
“The two officers have put themselves in harm’s way carrying out their duties and we are immensely proud of the work they and colleagues do every day to keep communities safe.
“We will provide them and their families all the support they need at this difficult time.”
In pictures captured by the Glasgow Times at the scene, multiple emergency crews - including police, fire, and ambulance teams - can be seen dealing with the crash.
On top of that, the three motors involved can be seen severely damaged.
The Scottish Ambulance Service previously confirmed they were in attendance at the crash.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were alerted at 1.12pm on Wednesday, July 24 to reports of a collision involving three vehicles on the M8 near junction 13 eastbound.
“Operations control mobilised five fire appliances and firefighters assisted emergency service partners at the scene.
“Four casualties were in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”
