A man has tragically lost his life after he was hit by a bus this morning on Battlefield Road. 

The incident occurred at 10am this morning at the street's junction with Brisbane Street. 

The Glasgow Times understands that a double-decker bus was involved in the incident. 

The man's family have been informed, police are now appealing to the public for further information on the collision. 

Sergeant Roy McCarney of the Road Policing Unit said: "The man’s next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are very much with them and his friends at this tragic time.

"We are carrying out investigations into the incident and we would like to speak to anyone who was on the bus and left the scene prior to police arrival.  

"I would appeal to motorists who were driving in the area to get in touch, they may have dash cam footage which could assist us."