Read the latest update here as it's confirmed that three people have been taken to hospital as a result of the crash.
Emergency services have locked down an area of Glasgow today after a bus crash.
Here is what we know so far.
What happened on Cook Street?
A bus crashed into a bridge on Cook Street at around 11.35am on Sunday, May 21.
Is Cook Street closed?
Police, ambulances and fire engines were called to the scene and the area has been taped off.
Cook Street remains closed along with Salkeld Street, Kilbirnie Street and Commerce Street.
Drivers are urged to use another route.
Are trains affected?
ScotRail services between Glasgow Central and Paisley Gilmour Street have been delayed, cancelled or revised.
📷 This is what we're dealing with right now. No trains can run between Glasgow Central & Paisley Gilmour St in either direction until our engineers have checked that the bridge is safe to reopen. They can only do this once the bus has been removed. @ScotRail pic.twitter.com/NiBnmbufbO
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) May 21, 2023
Tickets are being accepted on McGill's buses.
Are there any injuries?
Police Scotland has released a statement revealing that 10 people have been taken to 'various' hospitals as a result of the incident.
Chief inspector Elaine Tomlinson, of Police Scotland's Greater Glasgow Division, said: "Around 11.35am on Sunday, May 21 2023, we received a report of a bus crashing into a bridge on Cook Street, Glasgow.
"Emergency services attended and 10 people were taken to various hospitals for treatment.
"A number of road closures remain in place, with disruption to some rail services.
"I would like to thank the public for their cooperation and ask they continue to avoid the area while enquires are ongoing."
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