A woman has been taken to hospital after being knocked down in Glasgow.

Police swarmed Marfield Street yesterday at around 3.30pm after receiving reports about a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

The area was shut down and one casualty was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

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Officers have launched a probe as they are now investigating the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.30pm on Friday, October 11, we received a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Marfield Street, Glasgow.

"Emergency services attended and one woman was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing."