Cops have issued a warning to motorists amid an ongoing incident near Glasgow's M8.
Castle Street, near the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, is closed in both directions from Glebe Street to Warnock Street and the M8 Junction 15 eastbound slip road is also impacted.
(Image: Images taken by Glasgow Times staff)
It comes after we previously reported that a pedestrian has been hit by a bus near the Royal Infirmary.
Police are currently at the scene at Castle Street while a First Bus remains stationary within the police cordon.
(Image: Images taken by Glasgow Times staff)
The condition of the pedestrian is unknown at this stage, however a spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said they were transported to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Traffic is being diverted onto Alexandra Parade.
(Image: Images taken by Glasgow Times staff)
Taking to X, Police Scotland said: "Castle Street, near the GRI, is closed in both directions from Glebe St to Warnock St following a collision involving a bus and pedestrian.
"The M8 J15 eastbound slip road is also impacted. Traffic is being diverted onto Alexandra Parade. Please avoid the area."
Castle Street, near the GRI, is closed in both directions from Glebe St to Warnock St following a collision involving a bus and pedestrian. The M8 J15 eastbound slip road is also impacted. Traffic is being diverted onto Alexandra Parade. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/Tmz2EUZgfK
— Police Scotland Glasgow City (@PSOSGlasgowCity) July 22, 2024
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 14:19 to attend an incident on Castle Street, Glasgow.
"Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital."
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