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Seven in hospital after car mounts pavement in Glasgow

Seven people were taken to hospital after a car struck pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow's west end on Tuesday afternoon. Police Scotland said the driver was assessed at the scene and the road remained closed.

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In brief

  • Seven people were taken to hospital after a car struck pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow.
  • The incident happened at about 15:45 on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
  • Police Scotland said the driver was assessed by paramedics at the scene.
  • Hyndland Road remains closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive.

Seven in hospital after car mounts pavement in Glasgow

Seven people have been taken to hospital after they were struck by a car in the west end of Glasgow.

Police Scotland said the alarm was raised on Hyndland Road at about 15:45 on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The driver was assessed by paramedics and treated at the scene.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the vehicle mounted the pavement, hit a bus stop shelter and then struck scaffolding before coming to a halt.

A force spokesperson said: "Officers remain in attendance and inquiries are ongoing into the incident which is being treated as a road traffic collision."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent two appliances to the scene. One resident told BBC Scotland News that staff from a nearby doctor's surgery raced to help at the scene.

Hyndland Road remains closed to all traffic between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive, and members of the public are urged to avoid the area.

First Minister John Swinney posted on social media that he was "deeply concerned" by the reports. He added: "I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones."

Why it matters

The incident involved multiple pedestrians and required a significant emergency response on a busy road in Glasgow's west end. Police inquiries are ongoing.


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Questions readers ask

How many people were hospitalized after the incident in Glasgow?
Seven people have been taken to hospital after they were struck by a car in the west end of Glasgow.
When and where did the car accident occur?
Police Scotland said the alarm was raised on Hyndland Road at about 15:45 on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
What is the current status of Hyndland Road?
Hyndland Road remains closed to all traffic between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive, and members of the public are urged to avoid the area.
How did First Minister John Swinney respond to the incident?
First Minister John Swinney posted on social media that he was deeply concerned by the reports and thanked the emergency services.

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