Police update issued after crash outside Glasgow O2 Academy
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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