Eight people have been injured after a car struck several pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow, prompting police to close the road and urge members of the public to stay away.
The incident happened in the city’s west end at approximately 3.45pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Seven people were taken to hospital, while the driver received medical attention at the scene.
Seven People Taken to Hospital Following Collision
Police Scotland confirmed that officers received reports of a collision involving a car and several pedestrians on Hyndland Road.
In a statement, the force said seven people had been transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment and assessment.
The driver was examined by paramedics at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, although it is understood that the driver may have experienced a medical emergency.
Police described the incident as a road traffic collision and confirmed that officers remained at the scene carrying out enquiries.
Witnesses Describe Car Mounting Pavement and Hitting Bus Stop
Several witnesses described the moments surrounding the crash, with some reporting that the vehicle mounted the pavement before striking pedestrians.
One account suggested that the car travelled through a bus stop before hitting two or three people standing beneath scaffolding near a GP surgery.
A woman who said she had passed the location shortly after the collision claimed the vehicle had mounted the pavement, struck several pedestrians and then collided with a parked car.
Another witness said he had seen the incident unfold.
He said: “It went through a bus stop and unbelievably under the scaffolding where it hit two or three people as far as I could see.”
Other residents reported seeing shattered glass around the bus stop following the collision.
Emergency Services Rush to Hyndland Road
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that it dispatched two vehicles to Hyndland Road at 3.51pm.
Police officers, fire crews and paramedics attended the scene, while authorities cordoned off the affected section of the road.
Glasgow City Council confirmed that Hyndland Road had been closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive.
In an advisory notice, the council urged motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Ben Martin, 19, said he passed the location shortly after the crash while travelling to work.
He described seeing several emergency vehicles arriving in the area, including two motorbikes, unmarked police cars and approximately 10 police vans.
He also reported seeing a large fire engine, smaller fire service vehicles and police officers securing the road.
Another local resident described the aftermath as terrible, saying several people appeared to have been injured.
She said two GP surgeries were located nearby, meaning medical personnel were able to assist those affected shortly after the incident.
She also expressed sympathy for the injured people, their families and those who helped at the scene.
First Minister Expresses Concern Over Incident
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, said he was deeply concerned after reports emerged of the collision.
In a social media post, he thanked the emergency services for their response and expressed his thoughts for everyone affected by the incident and their loved ones.
Police Scotland has reiterated its appeal for members of the public to avoid Hyndland Road while investigations continue and the road remains closed.
Collision Comes Days After Schoolgirl Dies in Ayrshire Bus Crash
The Glasgow incident comes a week after 12-year-old Sophia Aitken died after being struck by a bus in Kilwinning, Ayrshire.
The schoolgirl was hit by a Stagecoach bus on Lauchlan Way at approximately 1.10pm last Tuesday.
Emergency services attended the scene, but the Kilwinning Academy pupil was pronounced dead at the location, close to her school.
No other injuries were reported in that collision, and police subsequently opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
In a statement following the tragedy, Sophia’s family remembered her as their “ray of sunshine.”
