Seven people have been taken to hospital after a car struck pedestrians on a street in the west end of Glasgow on Tuesday afternoon, prompting police to close the road and urge people to stay away.
Police Scotland said the crash, involving a car and a number of pedestrians, happened at 3.45pm on Tuesday.
The force confirmed that seven people have been transported to hospital to be assessed and treated, while the driver has also been assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Officers remain in attendance at the scene and inquiries into the incident, which is being treated as a road traffic collision, are ongoing, the force added.
In an earlier statement, the police said: "Hyndland Road in Glasgow is closed following a crash involving a car and a number of pedestrians which happened around 3.45pm on Tuesday November 10.
“Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.”
Images shared on social media showed a large number of emergency personnel on the road, alongside multiple police cars, ambulances and fire engines.
A car seems to have mounted the pavement, according to photos from the scene.
The glass of a nearby bus stop also appears to be shattered on the pavement based on the photos.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has also confirmed they were called to the incident.
Glasgow city council said Hyndland Road was closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive.
The council said: “Road users are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.”
Officers were still on the scene as of 8.30pm on Tuesday night, with Hyndland Road remaining closed to all traffic between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive.
First Minister John Swinney responded to the incident in a social media post.
Swinney wrote: “I am deeply concerned by reports of a car collision involving pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow.
“I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones.”
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