A pedestrian has been knocked down by a bus in Glasgow city centre.

The 39-year-old man was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary after being hit by the Firstbus at about 10.20am on Monday.

Argyle Street has been closed to all traffic from Union Street along to Queen Street.

Strathclyde Police said the road would be closed until Monday afternoon.

A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: "A 39-year-old man has been taken to hospital. The road will be closed in excess of one hour."

A spokeswoman from the Scottish Ambulance Service said: "We had a report of a male knocked down by a bus. He was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary."

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