Police probe after man hit by First Bus on Glasgow street
Police revealed they received a report of a crash involving a bus and a man, who was a pedestrian.
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Emergency crews, including cops, firefighters, and paramedics, rushed to the scene.
Now, it has emerged that the 62-year-old pedestrian was taken to Glasgow's Royal Infirmary for treatment.
(Image: Newsquest) Officers have also revealed that an investigation into the incident is underway.
However, there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances. The force also confirmed Argyle Street has since reopened to the public.
In pictures captured by the Glasgow Times during the collision, police, firefighters, and paramedics could be seen on the street.
A huge police cordon could also be seen around the scene, while crews dealt with the crash.
Following the incident, First Bus confirmed the crash involved one of their buses.
The travel operator also said their thoughts are with all those involved in the incident.
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During the incident, an eyewitness told the Glasgow Times: 'I was sitting on the benches enjoying the sun, then suddenly all these ambulances and police arrived.
'I came down and someone said that a guy had been hit by the bus.
'It's been mental, everyone's been panicking and not knowing what's going on.'
(Image: Newsquest) One man, who works nearby, said: 'I was sitting in the office and heard so many sirens, I rushed out to find this massive police cordon.
'That crossing is shocking, there have been so many incidents like this there, they really should look at doing something with it.'
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Argyle Street in Glasgow has reopened following a report of a crash involving a bus and a male pedestrian.
"The report was received around 12.35pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and the 62-year-old man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. There are no suspicious circumstances."
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A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson added: 'We received a call at 12.37pm to attend an incident on Argyle Street, Glasgow.
"An ambulance, a critical care paramedic and a trauma team were dispatched to the scene, and one patient was transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.'
Meanwhile, a First Bus spokesperson said: 'We can confirm an incident took place at the corner of Argyle Street and Queen Street this afternoon at around 12.40pm involving one of our buses and a pedestrian.
'Emergency services were called to the scene immediately, and we are continuing to work closely with them.
'The thoughts of everyone at First Bus are with all those involved in the incident.'
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