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Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Paramedic collided with Taxi in Glasgow's East End
Amanda Keenan, 35, was behind the wheel of the vehicle in Glasgow's Calton on September 24 2023. Keenan and a crew were transporting a 71-year-old woman whose heart had earlier stopped from her home to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Keenan, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, failed to give way or slow down an appropriate amount at a red light. She continued to drive while the taxi - an orange Kia Niro - moved off a green light across from her. This resulted in the two vehicles colliding in the middle of the junction. Keenan pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving without due care or attention. READ NEXT: Violent abuser left woman 'looking like she had done nine rounds with Rocky Balboa' READ NEXT: Main player in mugging attack on Glasgow chef in NCP car park never identified Sheriff Tony Kelly deferred conviction until next week for further information to become available regarding sentencing options. The court earlier heard that the medics attended the woman's home as she had difficulties breathing. A decision was made to transfer her to hospital as the woman had went into cardiac with Keenan being the driver. Prosecutor Kirsty McKenzie said: "CPR was being carried out in the back of the ambulance." The blue lights and sirens were activated on the vehicle which drove up to London Road at its junction with Arcadia Street. Miss McKenzie said: "On approach to a red traffic signal, Keenan failed to slow down. "She proceeded the red light without checking for emerging traffic from the driver's side. "A taxi driver emerged from Arcadia Street and when his lights went green he emerged and collided with the driver's side of the ambulance." The hearing was told that the ambulance was unable to be moved after the collision. The fiscal depute stated that there was evidence of brakes being applied by Keenan at the time but she did not "give way." Neither Keenan or the taxi driver needed hospital treatment. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Jacqueline White, defending, told the court: "The situation is that she was attempting to save a life. "The woman's heart had stopped beating at the house and work that was being done to see if there was a possibility of getting her back." It was revealed that Keenan paid a speeding fine months before the incident which was unrelated to her employment.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Motorcyclist in hospital after Glasgow crash as ambulance trauma team close scene
Several roads were closed as a result of the incident early on Wednesday morning, with initial reports suggesting the motorbike collided with a car. A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital following a crash on a busy Glasgow road on Wednesday morning. Emergency crews raced to Alexandra Park Street in Dennistoun at around 7am on April 23. Police Scotland confirmed on the motorcyclist has been taken to hospital. The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched a special operations team and trauma team to the scene, with a man in his 40s taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His condition is still not known at this stage. Officers attending the incident immediately closed off several nearby roads which have since been reopened. An image from the scene showed at least four emergency vehicles, including a fire engine present at the scene with a police car blocking the road. Police Scotland's update posted on social media read: "Alexandra Park Street, Cumbernauld Road, Sannox Gardens and Wood Street in Glasgow have re-opened following an earlier crash involving a car and a motorbike. "The motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment. "Thanks for your patience." A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service added: "We received a call at 0656 hours today to attend and incident at the junction of Alexandra Parade and Alexandra Park Street Glasgow. "We dispatched two ambulances, our special operations team and our trauma team to the scene. "We transported one male in his 40s to Glasgow Royal Infirmary." The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was also contacted for comment. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
