Police update issued after crash outside Glasgow O2 Academy
The Glasgow Times reported that the incident occurred around 6.45pm at the junction of Eglinton Street and Cook Street, just outside the O2 Academy, leading to a lockdown of the busy junction and closure to all southbound traffic.
Police Scotland has confirmed that the crash involved two vehicles—a car and a van.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene where a 37-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a precaution.
A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences.
He was later released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.
The crash occurred shortly before a scheduled performance by American singer and actor Djo at the O2 Academy.
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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: 'We were called to a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a van on Eglinton Street, Glasgow, around 6.45pm on Monday, June 2, 2025.
'Emergency services attended and a 37-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a precaution.
'A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. He has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.'
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