Following the Glasgow horror bus smash, which led to multiple train cancellations and road closures, the police have shared an update on hospitalised man fighting for his life
Police have shared an update on man fighting for his life following a Glasgow bus smash.
The crash, which occurred on Cook Street at about 5.55pm on Saturday, saw the First Bus become wedged under the bridge, as parts of its roof were torn off and windows were shattered. After the crash, emergency services quickly arrived on the scene, with the seriously injured 60-year-old man being taken to the city’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Police have revealed that the man is still at the hospital and remains in a critical condition. While six other people who were injured, which included a 52-year-old woman and five men, aged 30, 32, 41, and two aged 33, were taken by ambulance to the same hospital for treatment of minor injuries and were later discharged.
At the time of the collision, there were 11 passengers on the bus. Four other passengers were checked at the scene by medical staff but had no reported injuries, while the driver was also unharmed. Police had previously stated that eight people were hurt in the accident, however the figure was revised on Sunday.
Following the accident, some train services were disrupted while the emergency services were working at the scene. However, train services later returned to normal. A number of roads were also shut, as a result of the accident, but were reopened at around 12.30am on Sunday.
Network Rail said the crash caused “significant disruptions and cancellations to train services”. A spokesperson said: “Our teams were immediately dispatched to inspect the bridge, and after confirming there was no structural damage, train services were allowed to safely resume around 20.01 (8.01pm). Bridge strikes like this cost taxpayers millions of pounds each year and are entirely preventable.
“We urge drivers to always consider the height and size of their vehicles, including any loads they are carrying, and to carefully plan their routes to avoid incidents that put our infrastructure at risk.”
First Bus has revealed that it has ‘launched an investigation’ into the accident and is currently ‘assisting Police Scotland with their inquiries’. A spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.”
It is not the first time a double-decker bus has hit the bridge.” Back in 2023, 10 people were taken to hospital following a similar incident. Officers said that investigations into the accident are continuing.
