A woman who was hit by a car in a Glasgow lane was 'already lying there', it has been revealed.

We reported that a huge emergency services response was called to Wellington Lane in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon after the woman was struck.

A police cordon was in place with numerous officers standing guard, while fire crews and ambulance teams were also spotted on the scene. 

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Now it has emerged that there was concern for the woman who was lying in the lane moments before the incident. 

A witness told the Scottish Sun: “I heard there was concern for the welfare of a woman down the lane moments before she was hit.

“I don’t know what’s happened but I’m hoping it hasn’t ended in tragedy.

“There were cops on the scene very quickly and the whole area around Waterloo Street and Wellington Street was cordoned off.

“It was shocking to see so many emergency vehicles in one area but whatever has happened it’s obviously not good.”

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Another onlooker said: "I've not seen this many cops in the city for a long time.  Something serious has definitely happened.

"It looks like it might be something tragic might have happened."

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Wellington Street has now reopened after a woman was struck by a car on Wellington Lane around 2.40pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

"Emergency services remain in attendance and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

Police Scotland has been contacted for further comment. 

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