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Emergency services swoop near Glasgow hospital as cops lock down scene

A PEDESTRIAN has been hit by a bus near a hospital in Glasgow, sparking a major emergency response.

Mercy crews raced to Castle Street, near Glasgow[1] Royal Infirmary, this afternoon.

Police have locked down the scene

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Police have locked down the sceneCredit: SCOTTISH SUN
The collision happened on Castle Street near Glasgow Royal Infirmary

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The collision happened on Castle Street near Glasgow Royal InfirmaryCredit: John Kirkby
A bus sits in the sealed-off area of the road surrounded by police vehicles

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A bus sits in the sealed-off area of the road surrounded by police vehiclesCredit: John Kirkby

Police[2] have locked down the area after the collision.

Castle Street is currently closed in both directions, from Glebe Street to Warnock Street.

The busy M8 has also been impacted, with the Junction 15 eastbound slip road also closed.

Drivers are currently being diverted onto Alexandra Parade.

motorists[3] have been urged to use an alternative route.

Photos from the scene show a large section of the road taped off next to the hospital.

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Around half a dozen officers on foot are seen guarding the area around the blue tape.

A large double-decker bus also sits inside the cordon with a police van parked just behind it.

Two cops rushed to hospital after police van ‘rolls’ in crash

Numerous other police vehicles are also parked on a neighbouring road that is accessed by the motorway slip-off.

A statement from Police Scotland read: “We are in attendance on Castle Street, near Glasgow Royal Infirmary, following a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian.

“Castle Street is closed in both directions, from Glebe Street to Warnock Street.

“The M8 J15 eastbound slip road is also impacted with traffic is being diverted onto Alexandra Parade.

“Please avoid the area and use an alternative route.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

References

  1. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ motorists (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

Reference Library / Speed Cameras

Thousands of drivers caught speeding by temporary police cameras on Scots motorway – did you notice them?…

THOUSANDS of drivers were caught out by temporary speed cameras on a busy Scottish motorway over a period of two months.

Safety Camera Scotland revealed that over 5,000 speeding offences were recorded while a 40mph temporary speed limit was enforced on the M80.

Thousands of drivers have been caught out by temporary speed cameras on the M80

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Thousands of drivers have been caught out by temporary speed cameras on the M80Credit: Alamy

The temporary cameras were placed on the southbound carriageway, leading onto the M8 westbound, between Junctions 14 and 13 near Glasgow[1] while essential works were being carried out.

They were removed last week following completion of the works by Amey.

Cameras were enforced between April 2 and June 17 to improve speed limit compliance while work was ongoing.

And a total of 5,158 speeding offences were recorded by Police Scotland[2] Safety Cameras.


“Those most at risk in the event of a collision at these locations are the road workers as they have no protective shield to absorb energy from the impact.

“The TASCAR has been shown to increase speed limit compliance and improve driver behaviour at locations where essential work is being undertaken.

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“Even the smallest reductions in traffic speeds can deliver major improvements to road safety and the average speed cameras assist in delivering a safer environment for all road users.”

We told in April that over 100 speed cameras across Scotland are set to be turned off[3] due to improved driver behaviour.

Brit drivers warned making common mistake when passing speed camera could see you fined

Safety Cameras Scotland revealed that several sites in the east and west of the country will be inactive.

A total of 119 cameras will be covered up following a “comprehensive national performance review”.

The review was conducted in collaboration with 33 road authorities.

Safety Cameras Scotland found that over the past five years, driver behaviour and speed limit compliance has improved due to camera enforcement.

References

  1. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ over 100 speed cameras across Scotland are set to be turned off (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

Police Reports / Reference Library

Horror multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes on major Scots motorway

A SECTION of a busy Scots motorway was locked down for hours this evening after a horror multi-vehicle crash.

Emergency services[1] were scrambled to the M8 at around 7.30pm after the alarm was raised.

The crash happened on the M8 at the junction 26

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The crash happened on the M8 at the junction 26Credit: Media Scotland

The crash, which is understood to have involved three vehicles, happened at Junction 26 at Hillington.

Cops quickly locked down two lanes of the eastbound carriageway after the collision, sparking huge delays.

But as TRISS crews arrived, one lane of the westbound carriageway had to be locked down.

This was due to debris from the vehicles landing on the other side of the motorway after the crash.

police[2] were all spotted at the scene this evening.

Photos from the scene show a large white motor severely damaged with the bumper ripped off.

The wheel and bonnet also suffered extensive damage as a result of the crash.

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It appeared as though it had crashed into the barrier between the two carriageways, as that lay buckled on the motorway.

The car’s passenger side door and window were also heavily damaged as it took most of the impact from the barrier.

Police officer dramatically pulled from his mangled motor after horror collision with van on busy Scots street

Tyre marks were also spotted left on the motorway a few feet away from the white motor.

It is currently unclear if anyone has been injured as a result of the incident.

Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter[3], at around 8pm, Traffic Scotland wrote: “M8 – Junction 26 (Hillington).

“Eastbound remains RESTRICTED, traffic running on hard shoulder. Delays of approx. 15 minutes.

“Westbound: One lane CLOSED due to debris. No significant delays.

“Emergency services remain at the scene”.


Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.

References

  1. ^ Emergency services (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Twitter (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)