northernlightimages via iStockA road has been closed in both directions after a cyclist was knocked down by a car in Glasgow.
Emergency services were called to a crash in the Thistle Street area at around 1pm on Thursday.
The cyclist was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a precaution.
Crown Street is closed in both directions between Ballater Street and Albert Bridge, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, police received a report of a crash involving a car and a cyclist in the Thistle Street area of Glasgow.
“The cyclist was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a precaution.”
A statement from Glasgow City Council read: “Due to an ongoing police incident, Crown Street is currently closed in both directions between Ballater Street and Albert Bridge.
“Road users are advised to avoid this area.”
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