Person fighting for life in hospital after being 'hit by train' in Glasgow

A person is fighting for their life in hospital after being “hit by a train” in Glasgow.

The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed three special operations response teams and a trauma team were sent to Hyndland station after 12.45pm on Friday.

A person was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital following the incident, and British Transport Police said the person involved was in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

National Rail said the disruption to service was due to a person being hit by a train between Partick and Anniesland, while Network Rail confirmed no trains were running on the line.

A British Transport Police statement read: “Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 12.30pm today (July 26) near Hyndland Railway Station

“Officers and paramedics attended and person was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

“The incident is not thought to be suspicious.”

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 12.28pm to attend a call at Hyndland train station, Glasgow.

“An ambulance, three special operations response teams and a trauma team were dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.”

A National Rail statement read: “A person has been hit by a train between Partick and Anniesland/Jordanhill.

“Whilst the emergency services respond and carry out their work all lines will be closed.

“Trains will be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 4pm.”

A Network Rail post read: “The line is currently closed between Hyndland and Partick.

“We are on site to assist emergency services responding to an incident and will share further updates as soon as possible.”

They posted on X: “Due to emergency services dealing with an incident near Hyndland, services here will be subject to delay and alteration at this time.”