Four children among the injured after car collides with pedestrians in Glasgow

Four children were among those injured after a car collided with pedestrians in Glasgow.

The crash occurred in Hyndland Road, in the west end of the city, at about 3.45pm on Tuesday.

In an update on Wednesday, Police Scotland revealed the conditions of six pedestrians taken to hospital for treatment.

A 34-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were left with serious injuries.

A 13-year-old boy, a 12-year-old girl, and two 13-year-old girls were described as being in a stable condition.

The force said the 29-year-old male driver was treated by paramedics at the scene, however, the Scottish Ambulance Service later said all seven people involved were taken to hospital.

Inspector Ryan Curran, of Police Scotland, said: "Our investigation into this crash remains ongoing, although there is not believed to be any criminality."

The Scottish Ambulance Service said multiple vehicles were sent to the scene, including eight ambulances, a paramedic response unit, three special operations response teams, a critical care team and paramedic, and a resuscitation rapid response unit.

Four patients were transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), two to the Royal Hospital for Children, and one to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The road was closed until around 11.30pm.

The children were pupils at nearby Hyndland Secondary School.

Headteacher Louise Edgerton said: "This news has come as a shock to our school community, and our thoughts are with all those affected. We wish everyone involved a full recovery.

"School staff will continue to support any of our young people and families with assistance from our colleagues in Educational Psychology and Counselling Service."

Police Scotland said enquiries remain ongoing into the incident, which is being treated as a road traffic collision.

Inspector Curran added: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, or who was in the area around the time and may have dashcam or other relevant footage to come forward."

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First Minister John Swinney posted on X in the aftermath of the crash, writing that he was "deeply concerned" by the incident.

He added: "I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones."

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