Seven people hurt as car mounts pavement on Glasgow's Hyndland Road

The incident

A car struck a number of pedestrians on Hyndland Road in Glasgow's west end at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, according to Police Scotland. Emergency services were called to the scene. Early reports differed on the count, with one outlet giving eight people injured, while Police Scotland later said seven people had been taken to hospital for treatment and assessment.

Unconfirmed reports suggested the vehicle mounted the pavement, struck a bus stop shelter and then hit scaffolding before stopping. A local resident said a car had mounted the pavement through a scaffolding tunnel for about 50 metres.

Response and road closure

Police Scotland said the driver was assessed by paramedics at the scene. The force is treating the incident as a road traffic collision and said enquiries are ongoing. Officers remain in attendance and members of the public have been urged to avoid the area.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews to the scene, and a spokesperson said two casualties had been taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital while a further six were being treated on scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service. Firefighting crews remained in attendance.

Glasgow city council said Hyndland Road was closed between Clarence Drive and Novar Drive and advised road users to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.

Political reaction

First Minister John Swinney said on social media that he was "deeply concerned" by the reports.

“I want to thank the emergency services. My thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones.”

The figures for the injured were still being confirmed, and the number of people hurt may change as police update their account.