Police closed off a road in Milngavie near a school following a crash. 

A marked police car was stationed at Craigton Road in the East Dunbartonshire town on Wednesday alongside a stop sign for several hours following the incident. It is understood the location is close to Douglas Academy. 

A driver was checked over following the crash on the road which appears to be national speed limit. (Image: Craigton Road in Milngavie. Picture by Craig Ross)

(Image: Craigton Road in Milngavie. Picture by Craig Ross)


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Locals took to Facebook querying the police presence. On said: "So so many sirens been blaring for at least one hour."

Cops confirmed that they had been called to a report of a crash involving two vehicles.

One driver was checked over at the scene and the road was closed to recover the vehicles. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 1.45pm on Wednesday, July 3, to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Craigton Road, Milngavie.

“Emergency services attended and a man, one of the drivers, was checked over by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

“The road was closed for vehicle recovery.”