Person hit by bus on Argyle Street in Glasgow's city centre

Emergency crews at the scene <i>(Image: Glasgow Times reporter)</i>
Emergency crews at the scene (Image: Glasgow Times reporter)
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A person was struck by a bus on one of Glasgow's busiest city centre streets.

Argyle Street was closed at its junction with Robertson Street after the collision was reported shortly after 6pm on August 26.

Emergency crews attended, with two fire engines and a heavy lifting appliance sent by the fire service.

The service confirmed that a person had been struck by a bus.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service had been contacted for comment, but no further details were available.

Glasgow City Council closed the junction on all approaches.

A council spokesperson said: "Due to a road traffic collision, the junction Argyle Street/ Robertson Street is closed on all approaches.

"Road users are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes. Delays are to be expected."

The closure remained in place while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Drivers and passengers were warned to expect delays near Argyle Street and to use other routes where possible.

No information has been released about the person's condition or the circumstances of the collision.

The road was reopened at around 7pm.

The Glasgow Times approached First for comment.

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