A MAN has been arrested and another taken to hospital after a rush hour crash in the East End. 

Police have confirmed the individual has been nicked in connection with a three-vehicle smash on Shettleston Road at around 8am. 

Another man involved was rushed to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment. His condition is unknown at this time. 

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It's understood the road, near the police station, was closed for a number of hours today while emergency services worked to clear the incident. 

No further details on anyone involved have been released. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police received a report at around 8am of a three-vehicle crash on Shettleston Road. 

"Officers attended. One man was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment and another has been arrested in connection with the incident."