Man charged after 'losing control' of car before striking eight teenage boys on Provanmill Road in Glasgow

A man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences after “losing control” of a car which went on to strike eight youths.

Police were called to reports of a crash on Provanmill Road in the Blackhill area of Glasgow at around 5.40pm on Monday evening.

Footage posted on social media on Monday showed emergency services in attendance at the scene and crowds of people gathered on the pavement.

Six youngsters aged between 13 and 17 received treatment for minor injuries at hospital, while two 12-year-old boys did not require hospital treatment.

The road was closed for around two hours following the incident.

Police have charged a 34-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences and are continuing their enquiries.

The man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and police have assured the public that the incident was isolated, and there is no risk to the wider community.

Chief Inspector Brian Fraser, area commander for Glasgow North East, said: “Police were called to a report of a crash around 5.40pm on Monday, August 22, on Provanmill Road, Glasgow, in which a car is believed to have lost control and struck eight male youths.

“Officers attended and six male youths, aged 13-17, received treatment for minor injuries at hospital. Two youths, both aged 12, did not require hospital treatment.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences and enquiries are continuing. He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

“The road was re-opened around 7.45pm.

“This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.”