A person has died after taking unwell on a Glasgow bus this morning.

The passenger was travelling on a First service in the city's Gorbals at around 8am when they became unwell and sadly passed away.

Cops and an ambulance were called and we previously reported that an area of Gorbals Street had been taped off while the bus remained stationary.

Police tape was seen around the bus. 

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Plainclothed and uniformed officers were seen carrying out investigations. 

A First Bus spokesperson said: “We can confirm a passenger sadly passed away after taking unwell on one of our services this morning on Gorbals Street at around 8am.

“Emergency services were called immediately and were in attendance.

“Our thoughts are with their family at this sad time.”

When approached for comment, Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service told the Glasgow Times it was a medical matter.