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Cheryl McEvoy

Bus crashes into Glasgow railway bridge and emergency services race to scene of ongoing incident

A bus has hit a railway bridge in Glasgow throwing train services between Glasgow and Paisley into chaos today.

Police are on the scene with road closures in place and drivers warned to avoid the area to ensure emergency services have access.

The area around Cook Street, near the O2 Academy appears to be the worst affected, with police posting a statement on Twitter warning drivers to use alternative routes.

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They said: "Officers are responding to a crash involving a bus on Cook Street, Glasgow. Road closures are in place, including Salkeld Street, Kilbirnie Street and Commerce Street.

"Drivers should use an alternative route, and people should avoid the area to allow emergency services access."

Scotrail has warned that train services have been affected (Glasgow Live)

Scotrail has advised passengers that trains to Paisley Gilmour Street are affected, saying they may be delayed, revised or cancelled.

We'll bring you more on this breaking news story as we get it, and if you have any pictures, video or information from the scene email us on news@glasgowlive.co.uk

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