Seven taken to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrians as road reopens

Seven people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Glasgow’s West End, with the road reopened.

Emergency services were called to Hyndland Road around 3.45pm on Tuesday following reports of a collision involving a car and “a number of pedestrians”.

Police said the road was closed due to the incident, and seven people have been taken to hospital. The driver was assessed by paramedics at the scene.

The road fully reopened to traffic around 11.55pm on Tuesday night.

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Following the incident, First Minister John Swinney said: “I am deeply concerned by reports of a car collision involving pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow.

“I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones.”

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Local businesses also took to social media to show their support for those involved.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed two appliances had been deployed to the area to assist.

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

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