Ten people have been rushed to hospital after a bus crashed into a rail bridge in Glasgow today, completely tearing its roof off. Emergency services were scrambled to Cook Street, near the O2 Academy, at 11.35am after the double decker ploughed into the bridge, which leads to Central station.
Police Scotland confirmed that ten people were hurt in the incident and have been taken to various hospitals across the city. The collision also caused widespread disruption to train services in the city centre.
Cops locked down the road for several hours, while fire engines and ambulancec crews were on the scene to support the force. Network Rail were also at assisting emergency crews and confirmed they would carry out a safety inspection of the bridge before train are allowed to use it again.
ScotRail posted online to say that trains from Central to Paisley Glimour Street will be delayed, revised, or cancelled while the incident is dealt with.
A picture from the scene shows the double decker's roof torn off from the front and touching the ground as it hangs from the back of the top level of the coach, which is trapped against the rail bridge.
Police officers can be seen standing underneath surveying the damage. In another snap, several emergency service vehicles are seen on Cook Street behind the crash site.
Chief Inspector Elaine Tomlinson, Greater Glasgow Division, said: "Around 11.35am on Sunday, May 21, we received a report of a bus crashing into a bridge on Cook Street, Glasgow. Emergency services attended and 10 people were taken to various hospitals for treatment.
"A number of road closures remain in place, with disruption to some rail services. I would like to thank the public for their co-operation and ask they continue to avoid the area while enquires are ongoing.
The current conditions of those injured in the crash is currently unknown.
A spokesperspon for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were alerted at 11:39am on Sunday, May 21, to a road traffic accident in Glasgow. Operations Control mobilised several appliances to Cook Street."
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.
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