Glasgow's Great Western Road closed after person hit by bus

A BUSY road in Glasgow has been closed after a person has been hit by a bus.

Officers say Great Western Road in the city is currently closed between Byres Road and Cleveden Road following the horror accident.

Closures are also in place in Kirklee Road and Horselethill Road.

999 crews raced to the scene at 7.30am this morning.

An investigation into the accident is also underway.

Meanwhile, First Glasgow has said two of its services are being diverted due to the crash.

⚠️SERVICE ALERT - 6/6A⚠️

🚧 Road closure - Great Western Rd.

🔄 Diversion from Hyndland Rd, Byres Rd, Queens Margaret Dr, Great Western Rd, normal route. This is in both directions.

— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) January 27, 2024

Great Western Road is closed between Byres Road and Cleveden Road following a collision involving a pedestrian and a bus.

Closures are also in place on Kirklee Rd and Horselethill Rd.

Officers were called at 7.30am and will remain at the scene while enquiries are carried out. pic.twitter.com/jL7WEQJk7r

— Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) January 27, 2024

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Great Western Road is closed between Byres Road and Cleveden Road following a collision involving a pedestrian and a bus.

"Closures are also in place on Kirklee Road and Horselethill Road.

"Officers were called at 7.30am and will remain at the scene while enquiries are carried out."

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