Car ploughs into 'number of pedestrians' in Glasgow as 999 crews swarm scene

Car ploughs into 'number of pedestrians' in Glasgow as 999 crews swarm scene The incident was reported on Hyndland Road in western Glasgow this afternoon, with motorists asked to avoid the area and emergency services still at the scene A car has ploughed into a number of pedestrians on a busy road in Glasgow, police say. The incident was reported around 3.45pm today and a large number of emergency services crews remain at the scene. It is unclear how many pedestrians were involved in the incident on Hyndland Road, which remains closed as a police cordon is in place. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Hyndland Road in Glasgow is closed following a crash involving a car and a number of pedestrians which happened around 3.45pm on Tuesday, 10 November. Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area." Emergency crews from Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance. The extent of the pedestrians' injuries has not been confirmed, the Daily Record reports. Glasgow city council said Hyndland Road was closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive. The council said: "Road users are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes."