Woman in hospital and man charged after Glasgow bus involved in five-vehicle crash

A woman has been rushed to hospital and a man arrested after a car struck a bus and several other vehicles during a crash in Glasgow.

Four cars and a double decker First Bus service were involved in the incident on Maryhill Road shortly after 6pm on Friday, November 10.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area for several hours while an initial probe took place.

One woman was treated by medical personnel at the scene, while another was transported to hospital for further care.

A 50-year-old man has since been charged in connection with road traffic offences relating to the crash.

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.10pm on Friday, November 10, officers were called to reports of a crash involving five vehicles on Maryhill Road in Glasgow.

“Emergency services attended and one woman was taken to hospital for treatment. A further woman was treated at the scene.

“Recovery was arranged.

“A 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences, for which he is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.”

A First Bus spokesperson said: “A No.60 bus was involved in an incident on Maryhill Road on Friday night where it was hit from behind by another vehicle. Two of our passengers sustained minor injuries and are now recovering at home.

“The safety and well-being of our passengers, drivers and the public are our number one priority and we are working closely with Police Scotland to assist with their investigation into the incident.”