Motorcyclist, 19, in critical condition in hospital after three-vehicle crash in Paisley

A teenage motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Renfrewshire.

Emergency services were called to Barrhead Road in Paisley shortly after 5pm following the collision, which involved a Kawasaki motorcycle, a Hyundai I10 and a BMW.

The 19-year-old motorcyclist was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where his condition was described as critical.

The road was closed for several hours to allow for enquiries to be carried out, and later reopened shortly after midnight on Sunday.

Sergeant Patrick McWilliams said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed it and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and who may have dash cam or private CCTV that could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2266 of November 14, 2026.