Person fighting for life among eight injured after double-decker bus crashes into bridge in Glasgow

Key Points

Passenger fighting for their life after double decker bus crashes into bridge
Eight people in total injured after collision on Cook Street near O2 Academy
Police lock down multiple roads and drivers urged to avoid area
Ten people taken to hospital when a bus collided with same bridge in May 2023
ScotRail services cancelled across the west as passengers stranded

A person fighting for their life is among eight people injured after a double-decker bus crashed into a bridge in Glasgow.

Police officers confirmed eight people suffered injuries after emergency services responded to the crash in Cook Street near the city’s O2 Academy.

Five were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment where one person is said to be in a critical condition.

Three were assessed at the scene and attended hospital.

Ten people – including a child – were taken to hospital after a bus crashed into the same bridge and had its roof torn off in May 2023.

The alarm was raised after 6.10pm on Saturday. Fire crews, Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service all attended the scene.

First Bus confirmed “numerous injuries” reported on its 4A service.

Double-decker bus crashes into bridge in Glasgow as roads closed. STV News

Cook Street remains closed at Centre Street, Commerce Street is closed until Wallace Street and Salkeld Street is closed at Cook Street.

A Police Scotland statement read: “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.

“A number of roads are closed in the area. Cook Street is closed at Centre Street, Commerce Street is closed until Wallace Street and Salkeld Street is closed at Cook Street.

“Emergency services remain at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

A spokesperson for First Bus said: “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 of numerous injuries, with one person being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

“We have launched an immediate investigation and are also assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.”

ScotRail confirmed trains on multiple lines including to Gourock, Ayr and Largs were cancelled after the incident.

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.